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e are still reeling from last month when we celebrated three years publishing BuckHaven Lifestyle magazine. What a fabulous ride! We’ve met so many generous and entrepreneurial people along the way, growing and evolving as we go. That’s what travel is about, right? I love a good trip. Last month, I flew to Portland, Oregon, to visit my sister and her twin girls. I’ve been lucky enough to make that trip nearly every year since they were born six years ago. That first year, I had just moved to Atlanta and was not sold on the idea. At all. But, you’ve grown on me, BuckHaven, as you know. Returning home, I see what a diverse and hospitable place you are. I Enjoy the ride! My see a community where people work hard and live well. Local niece at Skamania chefs continue to surprise me, our many museums open up my Lodge, Washington. mind and a never-ending parade of non-profits do impressive work to help others. Getting away makes me appreciate all of this even more. When I am in Portland, I am treated to a feast of local seafood (the salmon curry with pumpkin at Monsoon Thai Cuisine in Northeast is my go-to), a quirky and ever-changing bar scene (hundreds of bottles line the dark paneled walls at the rather pretentious but entertaining Multnomah Whiskey Library) and a plethora of shops offering up products carefully chosen from down the street and around the world (visit Canoe on SW Alder for a cool set of backyard bird calls or leather satchel). So much to see, do, drink, eat and explore, but, where is that Southern hospitality? The warm welcome Atlantans offer is genuine. Elsewhere, that is not so evident. Getting away has made coming home better. Enjoy this month’s travel issue full of gorgeous photography and tales of trips. Share a photo of your vacation on our Facebook page and show us where you’ve been! Happiest of Mother’s Day to all our BuckHaven mommies!

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Van Michael Believes Chef Berry Heads Downtown Bellina Alimentari, an Italian-inspired eatery coming to Ponce City Market this summer, is thrilled to announce David Berry as executive chef. Alice Noel Fabi is also on board to source and select products for the Italian-inspired gourmet market, according to restaurateur Tal Postelnik Baum. Berry formerly headed up the kitchen at Horseradish Grill.

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For the fourth consecutive year, Van Michael Salon and the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper have partnered on Aveda Earth Month to proudly raise funds and awareness for local water conservation throughout the month of April. All seven Van Michael locations hosted in-salon fundraising efforts again this year, resulting in a $15,000 donation through raffles and an Earth Month-themed Happy Hour Hair event at the new Midtown salon. With a donation at the event, attendees learned how to style their hair while still conserving water and enjoyed complimentary bites and drinks to toast to another successful Earth Month. The group of Aveda salons also contributed to the brand’s global mission to raise $6.5 million for clean water in 2015 by selling the Aveda Earth Month candle. The sale of one Earth Month Light The Way Candle ™ provides clean drinking water to a person in Madagascar for an entire year.

Students March Atlanta International School high school students, along with students from Coretta Scott King Young Leadership Academy, marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and attended other events during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Selma-to-Montgomery March. The trip also included the opportunity to hear the president speak as well as a private tour of the Jackson family home, where Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders planned the 1965 march. The group journaled and also chronicled the trip on Twitter and Instagram at #aisapsselma.

Cagle-Heckert's Big Heart D’anne Cagle-Heckert of Buckhead will be competing at the 6th Annual Dancing Stars of Atlanta benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter held at the Loews Atlanta Hotel on May 2. This beloved gala includes a gorgeous cocktail hour on the Loews terrace with sweeping views of downtown, premium open bar, delicious seated dinner and performances by 12 stars matched with professional dancers in front of a panel of judges and 700+ attendees. Cagle-Heckert is a native Atlantan and graduate of Walton High School who married her high school sweetheart, Sean Heckert after they graduated from the University of Alabama. She has already raised over $35,000 and plans to see that number grow substantially with the help of David Yurman who graciously offered to host a fundraising event for her at their boutique in Lenox Square.

New at Mandarin Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta is delighted to announce the appointment of Arif Kor as Hotel Manager. Kor will be responsible for the hotel’s operations and will report to Robert

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Certain Honored Gordon Certain received the prestigious Park Pride 2015 Inspiration Award. These annual awards honor leaders who inspire others to expand and improve public parks and greenspaces. “The recent increase in parks in Buckhead has much to do with Gordon Certain,” says a Park Pride spokesperson. “As president of North Buckhead Civic Association, Gordon has worked with numerous public and private groups to advocate for and secure public parks and greenspace in what has historically been the least parked district in Atlanta.” He worked with multiple stakeholders to create a greenspace master plan that protected environmentally sensitive areas from development (Blue Heron Nature Preserve), reimagined ‘unusable” land into successful public spaces (Mountain Way Common), and transformed vacant parcels into a well-loved neighborhood park (Little Nancy Creek Park). The awards were given last month at the Park Pride Parks and Greenspace Conference held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. We congratulate Gordon, a contributor to Buckhaven Lifestyle and featured volunteer in last year’s June issue.

Primrose Opens A new premier preschool has opened in Brookhaven. The new Primrose School of Brookhaven marks the 300th Primrose school to open nationwide – a major milestone for the company. It’s also the first Primrose school to open in an urban, mixed-used development, offering high-quality education and care for many families where they live, work and play. Local Franchise Owners Olivia and Jarrad Vaughn welcome families and children to the school. Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. The Leader in Educational Child Care®, they partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life with a goal to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®. PrimroseSchools.com 3575 Durden Drive

Northside Hospital Rides with BRAG in 2015 The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) has a new partner as it begins its 36th year. Northside Hospital is the presenting sponsor of the four BRAG rides in 2015 including the BRAG ride, June 7-13, in the Newnan, Carrollton and LaGrange areas; and the Georgia BikeFest, Oct. 9-11, in Columbus.

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A Groovy Summer The Groove Studio in Sandy Springs is offering summer camps for teens. The Guitar Workshop for Girls is designed specifically to help teenage guitar players and singer-songwriters with significantly improving their skills on the guitar. Each attendee will have a chance to develop a better understanding of basic music theory concepts and then will have the opportunity to translate that knowledge to improve their skill and technique on the guitar. By working in a small group under owner/producer, Eric Stalling’s direction each student will reap the benefits of learning how to collaborate with other musicians. Some experience required. If your teen wants to learn the basics of recording, the Groove Studio has a new state of the art recording studio. Students will have the opportunity to record, track, editing and mix a song from beginning to end in this unique one week workshop. Each student will have a chance to work at the console while working with artist recording in the live room and vocal booth. They’ll tackle everyday challenges like mic selection and placement, signal routing and equalization. This is a great program for any teen interested in music and the recording process.The studio uses Pro Tools 10 DAW interfaced with a Ghost 24 channel analogue mixing board by Soundcraft. No experience necessary. 404.626.1133 GrooveStudioMusic.com

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Lifestyle salutes the chef. Haddad commits himself to multiple local volunteer opportunities, including Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s national fundraiser, “Man and Woman of the Year.” He is campaigning in honor of two local children who are blood cancer survivors as well as in honor of his father, who continues his battle against leukemia, along with 15 other candidates helping to raise a goal of $750,000 by June 2015. Haddad has also participated in Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation and Give Me Five events, and is continually involved in the Make-aWish Foundation, Meals on Wheels and Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), which F&B held a proceeds dinner for in January 2015. Haddad enjoys being involved in the community as much as possible, with a desire to give back to those who have given him so much. He has truly committed himself to LLS in honor of his father’s battle. Cheers! Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 3630 Peachtree Rd 404.254.1797 FandBAtl.com

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From left are Scot Rittenbaum with daughter Leann Rittenbaum, and rookhaven residents Emily Choate Bridges and Leann RittenEmily C. Bridges with her father Millard Choate. baum have been best friends since before they can remember. The girls and their families first met in 1987 when a budding friend- University, she entered graduate school, but came home to tend ship between toddlers began in preschool. After Leann experienced to her health. She is now senior manager of a consulting firm a year of chronic colds and weight loss, her pediatrician, suspecting for online retail and is engaged to be married next year. “It’s the cystic fibrosis, recommended a diagnostic sweat test at Scottish Rite biggest thing I could ever hope for,” says Scot Rittenbaum, who hospital. Soon after, she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF), a turned his personal journey into a professional path in 2007 by genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. joining the Foundation. “We’ll stay in this fight until everyone The news was devastating. “As the doctor at Scottish Rite broke is cured. In the meantime, it’s the selfless support that brings out the news, all I could hear is that my daughter had a fatal disease,” the most emotion in me.” says Scot Rittenbaum, Leann’s father and now executive director Emily is now marketing director for the family’s construction of the Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In business, and remains driven to find a cure. Her tenacity landed 1988, few children with CF lived to reach young adulthood and her the Jena Award, the highest national honor bestowed to an the median predicted life expectancy was around 20 years. individual by the CF Foundation. While Emily works overtime to But despite her daily routine of medications and airway clear- keep Choate’s 380 employees personally connected to the cause, ance, and annual hospital “tune ups” for intensive treatments, Choate’s employees work tirelessly to secure their coveted spot Leann lived life fully, attending school, camp, swim team and fre- as one of the nation’s top corporate fundraising teams for the CF quent sleepovers at the Choate’s. Foundation’s Great Strides event. “Leann spent so much time at Emily’s house that we kept some In Choate’s Atlanta office, Cars & ‘Q for the Cause is one of many of her digestive medicines with them,” says Rittenbaum. “I have no custom “fun”raisers created by employees. Over 400 participants memory of any gap between Leann’s diagnosis and Millard and Sue join Choate for the company’s annual car show and barbecue featurChoate not being 100 percent behind us and the CF cause.” ing 70 classic, muscle, exotic cars and bikes. Cars & ‘Q includes dinBy 1989, Leann’s diagnosis and the hope for a CF cure was such ner, live music and a raffle and adds over $20,000 to their company’s a personal cause for the Choate family that when Millard Choate annual $154,000-plus raised contributions to the CFF. began his construction company as a home-based start-up, his corThe car show grew out of CEO Millard Choate’s lifelong passion porate outreach mission was clear. That very same year in 1989, a for collectible cars. In its sixth year, it has tremendous support from team of Foundation-supported scientists discovered the defective the real estate community, the car community, young professionals CF gene and its protein product, opening the door to understand- and the CF community. In addition to Leann’s involvement in the ing the disease and starting a path to major drug discovery and car show, 5-year-old Adalyn Williams of Woodstock has been selecttherapies. Twenty-five years later, Choate Construction remains ed as Choate’s Ambassador. steadfast in their support. Leann and Adalyn make the purpose of Cars & ‘Q for the Cause The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made signifi- Emily and Leann crystal clear -- to cure Cystic Fibrosis once and for cant progress in the last 33 years by funding basic reall. “It’s just incredible to be in the here and now,” search, drug discovery and development and improvsays Emily Bridges. “CF was once a childhood dising clinical care through its network of accredited ease and now 50 percent of those with CF are over care centers. ”We have deeply altered the landscape 18 and planning out their lives. But a lifespan into of this disease and people with CF are living into your 40s still isn’t good enough. That’s why we’re their 30s, 40s and beyond,” says Rittenbaum. “With insistent on finding a cure.” no government funding, we rely heavily on companies like Choate.” Tickets in advance are $15 entry/dinner, $30 Leann is true testimony to the significant adentry/dinner/bar access. $20 and $40 at the vances in quality and quantity of life. After graddoor. 8200 Roberts Drive ChoateCo.com/cars-q-for-the-cause-2015 uating from Chamblee High School and Boston 678.892.1224

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o understand my experience in India, you have to go back 37 years. I’m of Indian decent and was rescued from certain death, adopted out of an orphanage when I was a baby. After living a privileged life (because if you get to grow up in the U.S. you are privileged), I decided it was time to go back to my roots and give back to those kids in the orphanage. Here I was, some 30-something years since my last visit, headed back to Mumbai, with my adoptive father and my brother. I don't care how much you read about it or see it on TV, nothing can prepare you for the striking contrast of beauty and chaos that you'll experience. India is the second most populated country in the world with 1.2 billion, compared to the U.S. with just 316 million. Quiet is hard to come by. Our journey started in Mumbai, but our experience was a bit more rustic than expected. Rather than stay at a beautiful hotel like the Oberoi, we stayed at The Cricket Club of India. Like a Country Club, but much more basic in décor and amenities, these are patronized by 20

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India’s elite. As an outsider, it's a great study on the culture of the country. A fun evening out in Mumbai can be found at Cafe Zoe. Not only are there decent small plates, late night it turns into a clubbier feel but still fun that groups can hang about and sip on good cocktails. Want to experience street food without the "street" part? Seriously, DO NOT eat from a street vendor in India. Go to Tewari Brothers. These small chains can be found in several Mumbai locations. Samosas and a variety of other chaats and delicious desserts can be found here. This is authentic Indian food at its best. But I wasn't there to wine and dine. I was there to help raise money for an orphanage under my foundation. We made the short journey to Bandra where our orphanage is located. Unlike the sad faces of street children, here the children are grinning from ear to ear happy to be sponsored for clothing, shelter and an education from the time they are taken in until they graduate college. If you think traffic is bad in Atlanta, imagine it 10 times worse than rush hour, all the

time. Unlike Atlanta, cars and mopeds weave in and around one another amidst the constant symphony of honking horns. In what seems like sheer chaos, somehow all seem to navigate this balancing act, especially the families of four (including babies) who get around on their tiny mopeds. What would a visit to India be without a visit to the Taj Mahal? The beautiful jewel encrusted structure is certainly a sight to behold. Be careful traveling there. Somehow I ended up on a local train (certainly not meant for foreigners). The locals regarded me with looks of both disgust and intrigue at the same time, as I dared to bare my arms and was not sporting a sari (traditional Indian dress). As afternoon turned to evening, the possibility of reaching our hotel seemed to dwindle and fear of safety rose. A crowd of pushy taxi drivers surrounded us as we descended the train, not knowing who was legitimate or out to do us harm, I've never prayed so hard to make a journey to a hotel as much as I did on that journey. A three-star hotel, the Mumtaz was more like a two star, but it was heaven to me with a

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e asked a few of our favorite Lifestyle Publications photographers to share their more poignant images from recent travels outside our perimeter. Dennis Malcolm Byron (writer and photographer for our Driver's Notebook series and other fine stories) has had the pleasure of traveling twice to Thailand. "This country is truly majestic. From the delectable cuisine to its rich history, jaw-dropping natural beauty and pampering accommodations, I was blessed to experience its splendor," saya Byron, who left no stone unturned during his visits. He shot with his trusty Canon Rebel T22i. Follow his trail at AleSharpton.Blogspot.com. Scott Areman likes it hot. In Miami, he took his camera everywhere 22

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and stepped outside his comfort zone. He stepped inside a barbershop along a busy street to find conversation and inspiration. "This shot feels old worldly. Plus, the way the little girl is looking at me lends to the tale." He shot in Miami with a Fuji XE-1 and Fuji 27mm lens. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, he turned his head while walking through a crowded cemetery to find the urban skyline, punctuated with telling grave stones. "I like this image because it has a peacefulness and also a distinct contrast between old and new, secular and religious." Scott shot this with a Fuji XE-1 and Fuji 35mm f/1.4 lens. He shot the lovely women in our feature honoring volunteers in our January issue. See more of his work at ScottAreman.com.

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Park City Two Ways

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e drove along Interstate 80 en route from Salk Lake City to the slopes and remained uneasily silent while the four of us--two adults, two teenage boys--stared out the car windows to bare brown, scrubby mountains. The rumors were true. There was no snow. We had flown from Atlanta in early March and arrived in Utah to find temperatures remarkably similar to those we left, with daily highs hitting the mid-50s. But Park City aims to please, and it did not disappoint. By the end of our five days, we had enjoyed beautiful spring skiing on groomed slopes, delightful walks, satisfying meals, and some fine family bonding time. Our vacation was a success, after all. There’s a reason that Park City is a popular ski destination for Atlanta families. From Hartsfield it is a direct flight to Salt Lake City, and from there it’s about a one-hour drive to the slopes. The ski resort at Park City is spitting distance from tonier Deer Valley and quieter Canyons, offering a variety of ski options from one location. Plus, for the après ski crowd or non-skiers, the western-themed Main Street is packed with restaurants, boutiques, and bars. Throw in the 2002 Winter Olympic venues, an Olympic museum, and Tabernacle Square, all just a short drive from the slopes or the airport, and you have the ingredients for a varied and enjoyable family vacation. In two consecutive years at Park City, we had completely different experiences. Last year we had enough Marriott rewards points to cover four nights at the Park City Marriott, which is one of three Marriott hotels there--the others being Marriott’s Summit Watch on Main Street and Marriott’s Mountainside at the ski resort (both pricier). While our location was a bit removed from the action, there is a hotel shuttle bus, as well as free public bus transportation provided by Park City that offers easy access to Main Street, Park City ski resort, Canyons, and Deer Valley. In 2014 the spring snow was ample and temperatures were wintry, and when we were off the slopes we bundled up to explore the shops and eateries on Main Street. I had booked a late flight back to Atlanta, and we used our final half day to visit the Winter Olympic venues and museums. Although there are daily tours of the Winter Olympic competition sites, we opted for a quick look at them and then proceeded into the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center. We were happy to learn that admission is completely free and the building houses two museums: The Alf Engen Ski Museum and the Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games Museum. Both museums display 24

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wonderful exhibits, instructive films and interactive perks. We took turns sitting in a bobsled, and we paid a small sum for Disneyesque simulations of a bobsled ride and a ski run. (For $185, you can experience an actual bobsled ride down the Olympic track, complete with professional driver.) We allowed enough time to stop in Salt Lake City to visit Tabernacle Square before our departure. The grounds are beautiful and Mormon sisters from various countries toured us through the Mormon Temple and the Tabernacle, home to the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir. They suggested we take lunch at the Lion House Pantry next door, and the friendly cafeteria indeed serves delicious home-style meals at a great value. This year we decided to stay closer to the action, and we found a condo through the helpful staff at Park City Vacation Properties that was about a 10-minute walk to the lifts and about a 15-minute walk to Main Street. The warm weather allowed for pleasant walking, and I also walked to the Windy Ridge Bakery, where I purchased enormous croissants and doughnuts for breakfast, and to the Windy Ridge Café, where I picked-up dinner for four (for under $30—one of the best deals in town). One day our boys skied to the town lift and met my husband and me for lunch at the ideally situated Bridge Café and Grill. While we visited some favorites from last year, such as Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and the Lion House Pantry, we discovered other new gems, such as Squatters Roadhouse Grill, which offers fine food and craft beer at reasonable prices. I had purchased lift ticket vouchers from Costco last year, but they weren’t available this season. This year, the EpicDay lift ticket was the way to go, with discounts applied when purchased online at least a day before skiing; the pass was good for Park City and Canyons, as well as night skiing. Vail Resorts, Inc. plans to connect the two resorts in time for the 2015-16 ski season. We’ve experienced Park City two ways and had a terrific vacation both times.

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hen planning for your next beach getaway, give neighboring Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, N.C., some of your time out by the water. Just about a half-day’s drive from Atlanta takes you close to breathtaking sunsets and sandy beaches that your family will love indulging in. Fishing piers, a historic downtown, trendy restaurants… all just a stone’s throw away so you can enjoy a variety of vacation experiences in one destination. Whether you are out and about with the kids, traveling with friends or just getting away from it all, coastal North Carolina has you covered. From historic buildings to movie locations, Civil War stories to nightly ghost walks, Wilmington is a city full of surprises and diversity with a charm and style of its own. This historic port city has roots that go back almost three centuries. Every corner you turn reveals something unexpected, especially when you are walking along the historic downtown admiring beautiful locations that might seem mighty familiar, considering the thriving movie industry. A World War II battleship, horse drawn carriages, and splendid museums render this city perfect for a family weekend away. From here, it's easy to get to Wrightsville Beach in minutes. The intra-coastal waterway lends itself to all water sport activities be it swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, stand up paddling or surfing. For the movie buffs – The presence of EUE Screen Gems Studios has resulted in many movies and TV shows being shot here. Visit the studio’s ten stages during a walking tour of their movie sets and hear about all the productions that have and are currently shooting here. In the city, you can take the Hollywood walking tour and you will recognize many familiar spots from Iron Man to One Tree Hill. For the foodies – Taste Carolinas is a unique walking tasting tour experience you

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don’t have the advantage of in other cities but in Wilmington it is available and recommended. Manna and Caprice are other restaurants in the area worth the visit. While one serves new American cuisine, the other is a French bistro with a Belgian twist. In Wrightsville Beach, try the Oceanic, Bluewater Grill or Dockside and be sure to visit Motts Seafood Channel for fresh fish and carefully curated condiments. For the history geeks – Get spooked out already on one of the nightly ghost tours and visit one or more historic homes located in the district. You can also do a walking, horse-drawn carriage or Segway tour of the neighborhood and see the different styles of architecture that make up this diverse community. Other history related attractions are the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and the Railroad Museum. For the nature nerds – The intra-coastal waterways produce a unique tidal creek ecosystem and you can learn about that at the beautiful Airlie Gardens, which used to be a turn of the century residence. There is also the Wrightsville Beach Scenic tours cruise with Captain Joe where you can do a nature walk on Masonboro Island, the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina, accessible only by boat. Wondering where to stay? The Graystone Inn close to the historic district is an area bed and breakfast famed for their service, décor, breakfasts and wine hour. Closer to the beach, the Hilton Holiday Inn provides fabulous views and direct access to the water. With so much to offer, how can you really say no to a destination getaway like Wilmington? Of course, if you choose to spend all your time at the beach in Wrightsville, nobody will blame you.

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ifteeen-year Buckhead resident Marc Gorlin is a true community man and a tech entrepreneur with a knack for challenging giant industries -- and the status quo -- by thinking about things a little differently. Marc is one of the proud natives left in Atlanta and has started multiple business locally, including his latest venture. He believes Atlanta is a great place to start a technology company (the region is ripe with access to tech talent, the quality and cost of living are great). Our city is also the perfect place to contribute to the shipping industry, which originally exploded in 1837 when Atlanta was first dubbed "Terminus" with the birth of America's first east to midwest railway in Five Points. Marc has a comfortable, folksy way of talking about his newest start-up, an application-based shipping community called Roadie, an idea which came to Gorlin in early 2014 when he was trying to get some replacement tile from Birmingham to his condo in Perdido Key on Friday, even though the next FedEx delivery wasn’t until Monday. “I knew there was someone heading my way from Birmingham that very moment, and if I just knew who they were, surely they’d let me throw a box of tile in their trunk. And I’d gladly pay them $20 for helping me out,” says Gorlin. “And then it struck me…there’s an invisible grid under all of our feet made up of the patterns and places we go every day, driving to work, on vacation and just running errands. There’s literally a billion square feet of excess capacity moving along that grid every single day. If we could just reveal the grid and make it easy for people to plug into it, we could solve a lot of the shipping industries current challenges, and make the world a better, greener, friendlier place.” So, how does the first neighbor-to-neighbor shipping network compete with traditional carriers like FedEx and the U.S. Post Office? Well, everything starts with a mobile app. Senders post details and pictures of the items they want to send. Roadie drivers who are heading that direction respond based on location and timing with their availability to deliver. Roadie fees are calculated based on mileage, size and other factors, and range from $8 to $150, with no bidding, bartering or in-person exchange of cash. The Roadie app enables efficient, low-cost delivery for senders and rewards drivers for trips they were already taking, including cash and a variety of benefits like free roadside assistance, roadside discounts of food and gas, and tax write-offs on miles they were already driving. The company recently announced a partnership with Waffle House as its

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first official “Roadhouse,” allowing Roadie drivers and senders to meet at one of 1,750 convenient Waffle House locations in 25 states Marc Gorlin of Buckhead to exchange packages and grab a plate of smothered and covered hashbrowns while they’re at it. The idea of “carpooling for cargo” may sound simple enough, but many believe it’s an idea that has the potential to disrupt the $90B shipping industry, just as Uber, Airbnb and other socalled sharing economy companies have done in the hotel and transportation industries. Just two months after launch, Roadie has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Even more surprising, perhaps, the start-up has received more than $10 million in series A funding from a host of who’s who in the venture community, including a surprising backer, Atlanta’s own UPS. “UPS continues to invest in innovation,” says Rimas Kapeskas, managing director of the UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund. “We believe that mobile and the sharing economy are active spaces, generating many creative and intriguing business models, like Roadie. Our Strategic Enterprise Fund is all about staying connected to evolving business models and new technologies.” As an involved member of his community, Marc supports the University of Georgia Hartman foundation among other charities. Marc attended Chamblee Charter High School and the University of Georgia, where he remains an avid Bulldog fan and attends most home games. Whenever he gets a chance, he heads just north of Brookhaven to eat at his favorite Mexican restaurant in Chamblee, El Torero. He’s been eating there since he used to sneak out of high school for lunch. He claims it’s the best salsa on the planet. He is married and has two kids who both attend Morris Brandon Elementary School. The Roadie app is available for download in the iTunes Store and on Google Play. With more than 25,000 downloads to date, there are now Roadies every state, including Hawaii, ready to pick up deliveries.

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MAY 2-3 11TH ANNUAL ALIVE! EXPO GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

A two day event packed with interactive demos, live health lectures from industry leaders, workshops, and kids activities that the whole family can enjoy! Attend events to learn how to integrate health and wellness into environmentally responsible, green living and to create a positive impact on the world as a whole. Attendees get a chance to experience all the newest and best natural, organic, green and eco products for your home and their entire family, even the pets! AliveExpo.com

MAY 9-10 CHASTAIN PARK SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Chastain Park

This two-day outdoor event brings together outstanding local, regional and national visual artists in the largest public park in Fulton County. View the work of approximately 200 fine painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and others. The festival also offers visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on arts activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. AFFPS.com

MAY 3 HARRIS JACOBS DREAM RUN MJCCA ZABAN PARK

Lace up for our 22nd Annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run. Walk or run the 5K race, which begins and ends at Zaban Park and takes participants through neighborhoods on a family-friendly, certified course, and is a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. The race is chip-timed at the start and finish lines to ensure ultimate accuracy. Proceeds from the event will support MJCCA's Blonder Family Department for Special Needs, a unique place for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to socialize, learn, grow and deepen their connections to one another in the community. 678.812.4147

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MAY 11 MAGIC MONDAY ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER

Try your hand at becoming a gardener and learn how to take care of plants. Planting seeds, making flower crafts, and playing games, little ones get to start diggin’ the dirt. Progam design specially for toddlers and preschoolers (18 month to 5 years). AtlantaHistoryCenter.com

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Atlanta's Taste of the Nation is the city's preeminent culinary benefit supporting Share Our Strength’s work to end childhood hunger in the United States. Eat dishes from more than 50 local restaurants and mingle with the city’s top culinary talent, Drink award-winning wines from all over the world, Collect rare wines in our much-anticipated Beverage Auction all while listening to live music. and bidding on world-class trips, incomparable dining and luxury culinary experiences. Ce.NoKidHungry.org/Atlanta

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MAY 16 BROOKHAVEN BOLT ASHFORD PARK

Winding through the beautiful Ashford Park neighborhood in the new city of Brookhaven, this race has become one of the largest in the area and an annual family event to be enjoyed by everyone; 100 percent of the proceeds are donated directly to Ash-

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MAY 22 MUSIC OF THE MAD MEN ERA ATLANTA SYMPHONY

Grab a cocktail shaker and head back in time — the music was hot, skirts were short, and dance music was on everyone’s hi-fi. Conductor Steven Reineke leads the ASO on a nostalgic trip back to the 50s and 60s, featuring vocalists Nikki Renée Daniels and Ryan Silverman singing everything from old standards by Mancini and Berlin, to music by Bacharach and Amy Winehouse. AtlantaSymphony.org

MAY 31 PRINCESS TEA ATLANTA EVENT CENTER AT OPERA

You and your little princesses are cordially invited to a royal engagement. Fifteen of your favorite princesses (Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Merida, Anna, Elsa, Giselle, Tiana, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Mulan, and Tinkerbell) will be present to perform a magical show on the enchanted stage of this historic opera house from the 1920’s. Tea4GirlTalk.com

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Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music, art and culture, highlighting the heritage of jazz music. Atlanta Jazz Festival includes a series of events beginning in March of each year and culminating each Memorial Day weekend in the largest free jazz festival in the country. Grammy Award winning saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, jazz vocalist Diane Schuur, and New York City's The Rad Trads will be among the main stage acts during the 38th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. OCAAtlanta.com

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y husband and I had the wanderlust before we met. He had lived and studied in Zurich, Switzerland, after college; I had lived and studied in Venice, Italy, during college. We each took the opportunity while in Europe to travel the Old World. He learned German, I learned Italian, and we traveled, getting around the continent bilingually, with scraps of French or Spanish thrown in every so often. We stayed in youth hostels and traveled by rail. We learned the cost and time-saving benefits of popping down the cabin seats to form a makeshift bed and waking up the next morning in a new country. We understood the Thomas Cook timetable so well that we could jump off a train on one platform and catch a train on another in seconds before its departure. We were able to recognize nuanced changes in architecture and landscape as the scenery rushed by outside the train windows. We slept in dorm style rooms and bunked next to people from every continent. Through our experiences, we developed confidence, perspective and flexibility. Travel changed us, and we let it.

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