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The warmer weather means we will be cycling, running, paddling, skating, hiking and walking more outdoors along our favorite rivers and routes. Need fuel? Our friends at Peachtree Roadies share their go-to juices, bars and power snacks in the 'hood. That's Meg and Kelly on the cover, running along Peachtree St. in Buckhead. Read their latest antics on their fitness and lifestyle blog, PeachtreeRoadies.com. Hit the road or hit up one of the gyms Alexa Lampasona reviewed on page 28. She tells us about cool programs and classes that will provide plenty of variety. No excuses now. Feel fit from head to toe and dip into a nearby spa for a facial...or more! Valerie Shepherd's story on being smart about facials and facelifts will give you confidence as you book a treatment. Then, when you are looking and feeling your best, grab a plus-one and a fancy hat or gown and support one of our favorite charities. Lifestyle Publications is proud to be sponsoring two very important events this month. The 51st tux or gown running of the Atlanta Steeplechase will benefit Bert's Big Adventure and tickets are still available for the April 23 party. Bert's Big Adventure is a nonprofit that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children between the ages of 5 and 12 with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. Talk about magic! We hope to see you there and will be strolling through the party tent and around the steeplechase course looking for our favorite hat. Wear yours and we'll snap your photo for our Good Times pages! Then, on April 30, we'll gather at the Delta Flight Museum to celebrate survivors, fighters and their families at the American Cancer Society Hope Ball, honoring our friend Jeff Wigbels, who battled and beat stage four non-smokers lung cancer. You can win tickets to join us at the sponsors table by going to our website, BuckhavenLifestyle.com, and entering then follow the link to donate what you can to support research, education and support for people fighting cancer right here in your Atlanta community. Read about Jeff's persistence and targeted cancer treatment on page 16.

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More than 450 Atlantans attended the 7th annual Odyssey Brunch at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, raising more than $155,000 to allow students from disadvantaged communities to attend Odyssey's life-changing, academic summer enrichment program for free. BEN ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY OdysseyAtlanta.org

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UGA football star Malcolm Mitchell authored a children’s book, “The Magician’s Hat” and Georgia's first lady, Mrs. Deal, read it to the third grade students at Peachtree Elementary School. There was a performance by the renowned Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey crew, too.

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and include objects such as paintings, a mosaic, multi-media art and much more, which are some of the hotly contested items up for bid. Also each year, other best-sellers include trips to coveted beach and mountain houses and sports tickets. Bid for tickets for two to the Atlanta Steeplechase (April 23), donated by this magazine! Money raised from the event goes toward campus improvements that are outside the traditional classroom experiences. Past years’ improvements have included solar awnings, outdoor play spaces and Pavilion upgrades. For more information on Springmont’s auction, visit Springmont.com or call 404.252.3910.

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giving them a chance to share the mission and vision of saving the lives

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animal lovers who care deeply about the welfare of dogs and cats in

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our community and will be held April 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead from 12:30 until 3 p.m. The festivities will include a champagne reception for adults, a special program for children and an elegant Ritz-Carlton brunch menu. A highlight of the day’s activities will be the presentation of the prestigious Anne Cox Chambers Humane Heroine Award to a woman whose commitment and devotion to the cause of animal welfare merits special recognition. AlantaHumane.org/Bow-Wow-Brunch

WIN TICKETS, BEACH HOUSE STAY Springmont will hold its annual gala, this year dubbed, Peaceful Children. Peaceful Mind, at Terminus 330 on April 16. Auction Chairs Megan Hakerem and Carol Santos. The event includes both live and silent auctions—and the highly anticipated items are the class projects, which are in the live auction each year. Each Springmont class meticulously hand-crafts an item that is put in the live auction, 12

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VISION FOR BUCKHEAD The Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) has been for cerebral palsy. The planning committee headed by event chair

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Jennifer Kellett is organizing an unforgettable evening that will

to update its Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) plan. The grant is part of

include dinner and dancing, music by Goat Rodeo, and silent and

almost $13 million awarded across metro Atlanta to 20 communities.

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AMERICA ON DISPLAY This spring, Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) welcomes an exhibition exploring the height of U.S. cultural exhibitions (1955-1975) and

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Atlanta Ballet announced that Gennadi Nedvigin, principal dancer

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legacy within our organization.” Nedvigin will join Atlanta Ballet after 19 seasons with San Francisco Ballet where he has been one of the most celebrated dancers of the Company’s current era. He will now be one of three former San Francisco Ballet principal dancers who currently lead a major ballet company in the United States, including Mikko Nissinen at Boston Ballet and Ashley Wheater at Joffrey Ballet.

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eff Wigbels is a long time surfer, triathlete, marathon runner, golfer and skier. He never played football. Yet when he refers to one of the most important persons in his life, he calls Dr. Roy S. Herbst, his “quarterback.” It was this energetic quarterback who led the powerful offense on Jeff’s battle against stage four non-smoker lung cancer, making accurate and aggressive calls and staying mobile with his thinking to meet the fierce cancer’s every malignant maneuver. Nine years ago, while he and his wife Tiffany welcomed their second child, another doctor StandUp2Cancer.org told Jeff he had a lung tumor the size of a baseJack, Tiffany, Ava and Jeff Wigbels Cancer.org ball. He had never smoked. He faced death twice, but never lost sight BuckhavenLifestyle.com ask to find out exactly what sort of cancer they of the goal, charging toward good health with have and how to attack it,” says Jeff. intense optimism, vehement strength and ardent Visit our website for tickets, to enter Together with the world’s top lung cancer support from friends, colleagues and family. Dr. to win tickets and to make a donation. researchers, hospitals, clinics and physicians, as Herbst and the team called in pharmaceutical a patient advocate Jeff is pushing trials and edupowerhouse players and thanks to the success of cation for targeted therapy as an option to stana trial drug (now FDA approved), and targeted therapies, Jeff has been cancer free since. He and Tiffany and their kids, dard care. This is individualized and aggressive care to fight cancer. “We’re one of more than a dozen Dream Teams launched by Stand Jack and Ava, live in Buckhead and he is senior vice president at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and the recipient of the American Cancer Up 2 Cancer and The American Cancer Society and funded by individuals or collaboration, innovation, acceleration, targeted therapy, Society’s 2016 Hope Award at the annual Hope Ball later this month. “When thinking of who our honoree would be for the 2016 Hope and translational research,” explains Jeff. He’s passionate about this. Ball, we wanted to connect the mission of the American Cancer Society, And, about everything in his life. Always has been. He’s served on numerous boards (locally for the High Museum the passion found within those that want to make a difference in the fight, and a story that inspires and brings hope to the future. Let's just and Atlanta Ballet); lectured at his alma mater, Penn State University say we hit the lottery when we asked Jeff and his family if they would Graduate School of Business (he’s a member of the Wharton Alumni allow us to honor him with this award.” says Shari Henning, executive Club here); and launched foundations for veterans, athletes and lung vice president and south Atlantic division operating officer for the ACS. cancer research all while managing a very successful career in Wealth Asset Management with Morgan Stanley where he’s been for 33 years. His story is miraculous, but the wonder and work continue. It’s for this tenacity and dedication to lung cancer research that Jeff The power of Jeff’s determination and close network of influential doctors and important researchers he met during his treatment Wigbels is being honored by the American Cancer Society. “Jeff’s and recovery has empowered him to help hundreds of other cancer dedication to both fundraising to find a cure as well as his compaspatients - friends, friends of friends, colleagues, cousins of colleagues sion to help others who have heard those same words — ‘You have and more. “I can talk to them about the process, about going to places cancer’ — fit all too perfectly into the night we have planned to like Yale, Mass General, MD Anderson and others, what questions to celebrate and honor him, Tiffany, Ava and Jack,” says Henning. 16

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I startled a rafter of wild turkeys (with two weeks until Thanksgiving, waterfall past the pond and badminton court. We enjoyed a they were plump but fast) and they took flight into the valley. With only 15 memorable meal somewhere along the way, then learned to minutes to get back to The Swag, I jogged down the winding trail along the sear duck breasts to perfection in the afternoon cooking class, Cataloochee Divide, kicked off my muddy shoes, tied on my official white leaving me time for a soak in the outdoor hot tub and a nap SWAG apron and snapped to attention as Chef Ernest Bledsoe and Jake before a lovely dinner. were assigning stations to the other seven students.

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roudly, like most women in their prime {notice I didn’t list my age but it rhymes with mourtythree}, I am no longer afraid to ask for needs or wants - from directions to an extra slice of cake. However, when it comes to skin care, I find myself burying my head in the sand. I’m intimidated by what is available as well as the cost and the ever-changing technology and science behind the subject. I decided to face reality and ask some pointed questions. Aesthetic & Plastic Center of Atlanta, London Med Spa, Atlanta Face and Body Center, Lux Med Spa and Oculus Cosmetic have come to the rescue. (You’re welcome!)

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Is your goal to refine your appearance or skin correction? London Med Spa reminds us as the seasons change, so do our skincare needs. Microdermabrasion and more aggressive peels should only be done as needed, and not during peak sun months. Luckily for me, Lux Med Spa suggested I try one of their MicroPeels. My aesthetician Denise analyzed my skin and customized the treatment. My skin is still glowing many days after. Next time I will try the impressive Infini by Lutronic® facial rejuvenation treatment. I’ve heard it has amazing results! Budget: $90 - $225 six to 12 times a year (series or packages offer discounts) FILLERS AND NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS

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A daily face care regime should include gentle cleansing, toning, moisturizing both morning and night, and SPF. Dr. Larsen at Lux Med Spa highly suggests medical grade skin products to get quality results because they can penetrate into deeper layers of skin where collagen is, and where skin problems start. London Med Spa advises us to stay away from products with large amount of filler, petroleum, waxes, and even heavy scents claiming quality ingredients are key to seeing desired results. Stacie Clark at Oculus revealed that the left side of our faces are under attack more, since we spend so much time in the car. Beware and be ready with Reision Skincare Intellishade Original SPF 45 sunscreen, a tinted moisturizer with anti-aging properties.

Dr. Walker and Dr. O’Neil at Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery wisely reveal, “For both day and evening (skin care), think hydration, because the skin depends on water to be present for healing and balance.” Look for humectants, “A magic bullet for the skins ultimate health.” Humectant acts as a skin barrier to help dry skin, acts as an exfoliant, and helps acne prone skin by fixing a broken moisturizing barrier. Dr. Whitaker at Atlanta Face & Body reminds us, “As your body chemistry changes, so do your skin care needs. What your regime was two years ago might not be what your regime should be today.” FACIALS, PEELS AND TREATMENTS

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There is a palate of fillers working miracles like: Botox, Juvaderm, Voluma, Restylane and Sculptra. Facial anatomy and aging are better understood than ever before at Aesthetic & Plastic Center. Back in the day the emphasis was on pulling and tightening, whereas today the focus is on augmentation and volumizing. These products, according to Dr. Larsen at Lux are so popular because they offer instant results. The docs at London Med Spa add, “Over the past few years, we’ve been able to do with fillers what was once only possible with aggressive procedures.” Dr. Chip Cole at Oculus is the author of "Face Changes" where 12 non-surgical and 12 surgical solutions are immediately listed. He also offers tips for guys and shares nutrition guidance before you bring out the big guns. Check out Kybella, (injections for contouring the unwanted double chin), Ultherapy (non-surgical skin tightening and lifting), and CoolSculpting (sculpting and contouring). Sign me up for all three!! Dr. Whitaker at Atlanta Face & Body also sings praises for Radiofrequency Skin Tightening, “Protégé and Exilis provide safe and effective facial contouring and skin tightening with no downtime” as well as Pelleve – which she referrs to as the “Cinderella” treatment for a big night out. The staff at Aesthetic & Plastic Center is especially excited about the results they seen in Micro Needling (skin needling), which is a minimally invasive treatment to CONTINUED >

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Surgical options seem vast and range from: lipo-suction, fat transfers, eyelid surgery, neck lift, brow lift, midface lift, to face lift. The biggest benefit of a surgical option put plainly is longevity. Where as non-surgical procedures only last 3 months to a couple of years, surgical options generally last for 10 – 15 years before needing an update. Most recovery time is somewhere between 2-3 weeks to get back to life as you know it and about 4-12 weeks to see your full results in all their glory. All suggest one size is not fit all here, and working with a reputable doctor to create an individualized plan. Budget: $3,000 - $25,000

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ou know that feeling after a good workout, where you feel invincible and don’t even care how much you sweat? These gyms give you those feel-good endorphins, along with top-notch classes that kick your butt, and perks like themed classes, free snacks and more. Here’s the scoop on three of Buckhead and Brookhaven’s top gyms.

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Atmasphere ATMASPHERE

Atmasphere opened in March, and the luxe 10,000-square-foot facility features a member reception and relaxation lounge, two yoga studios with surround sound and LED lighting, a group meditation room, and a spin studio. Perks: Valet parking for a gym? That’s just one of the amenities that members will enjoy in addition to a high end retail store that sells premiere yoga wear and accessories. Atmasphere is proud to house a healthy detox bar that serves cold-pressed juices, snacks, as well as the West Coast phenomenon, Bulletproof Coffee, first to come to a lifestyle studio on the East Coast. This is not your average yoga studio, but rather a swanky health club. Programs: The studio will offer more than 100 classes a week that will feature elements to energize, balance and soothe the body, mind and soul. Classes include sculpting, spin, fusion, vinyasa and hot yoga, and yoga combinations such as power fusion and a unique sage warrior boot camp for founding members. Pops: The group meditation room is revolutionary in and of itself as it sets the stage for group pranayama meditation classes led by an Atmasphere certified instructor. Particulars: 3097 Piedmont Road, LiveAtmasphere.com 404.444.9444

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Burn Studios is a multi-platform boutique gym focusing on the power (and benefits) of three elements: Burn Cycle, Burn Box and Burn Yoga. Perks: Burn has two fully-stocked locker rooms that include showers, bathrooms and digital lockers. In addition to the complimentary snack bar featuring fresh fruit and nuts for post-workout recovery, they sell locally-sourced juices from Bamboo Juices. The retail section’s branded workout apparel is both practical for wearing to classes, but also humorous like “Eat, Sleep, Burn, Repeat.” Programs: More than 20 instructors are skilled in spin, yoga and kickboxing. Burn Cycle workouts combine interval training on hills and sprint sections with a light upper body workout. Burn Box’s high intensity workout tones muscles and hones technique while practicing kicks, strikes, and core work. Burn Yoga is divided into Burn Body, low-impact yoga focusing on quads, hamstrings and shoulders; Burn Sculpt fuses together yoga, pilates and barre with free weights to build strength. Pops: Each class is carefully coordinated to a playlist that enhances the experience, whether that’s upbeat for an interval in spin or calming for a vinyasa. Their 70-inch televisions chart heart rate along with others in the class. Particulars: 3575 Durden Dr NE, LiveToBurn.com 770.837.0051

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sculpthouse Sculpthouse was founded by lifelong athlete and former Wilhelmina fitness model Katherine Mason. Classes at the intimate, boutique studio setting use either the Megaformer™, a

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Programs: The small staff of less than 10 instructors come from backgrounds in personal training, yoga, swimming and dance. Classes that utilize the Megaformer™ target strength and stability during resistance training, while classes on the Woodway® Curve amp up cardio and utilize different muscles than traditional treadmills. The signature class is CardioSculpt, a fusion of 25 minutes on the Woodway® Curve and 25 minutes on the Megaformer™. Pops: The NFL-endorsed Woodway® Curve is a non-electric treadmill with a slight curve and it is self-powered by the user, burning 30 percent more calories. Particulars:

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learn something new on an Eco-A naturalist walk. Everyone does. Eco-A introduces people to natural areas in every corner of Atlanta and around the region. Favorite places in BuckHaven are Tanyard Creek Park, Blue Heron Nature Preserve and Little Nancy Creek Park. Because children today spend less time in nature than previous generations, Americans are experiencing increased obesity, attention deficit disorders and depression. Studies also show children as young as three can easily recognize corporate logos like McDonald’s and Disney. Yet most are unable to identify native trees, birds, wildflowers and other natural beauty right in their own backyards. Because so few people really understand how nature works, we are losing the very places that can improve our health and well-being. We encourage you and your family to get outside and explore these easily accessible natural areas nearby. Tanyard Creek Park, on Collier Road at Walthall Drive, earned the name Cathedral Woods because this pocket of undeveloped land holds remnants of original native forest including a state-champion ash tree, meaning it’s the largest known ash in Georgia. There’s

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also an impressive stand of native cottonwoods, sycamore and an unusual population of red mulberry. Walking along ancient boulders in the wide creek feels like stepping back in time. Blue Heron Nature Preserve, 4055 Roswell Road, is home to great blue herons, fox, river otters, and birds of many kinds. The urban woodlands surrounded by valuable wetlands has grown to 30 acres. Walking trails wind along Nancy Creek near Roswell Road with another seven acres at the end of Emma Lane. Impressive beaver dams have created ponds that attract turtles, ducks and fish. Little Nancy Creek Park, 4012 Peachtree Dunwoody, is one of Buckhaven’s newest parks, saved by neighbors from development. Today, Friends of Nancy Creek Park oversees five acres of woodlands, a community garden and shady picnic spots. The group is restoring the forest by removing invasive plants like privet, English ivy, Chinese wisteria and kudzu. New trails provide easy walking conditions following a quarter-mile loop on flat terrain. Kathryn Kolb is the Eco-A director and Jessica Muhammad is Eco-A's co-director. Eco-A naturalist walks are free with a suggested $15 donation. For details and reservations, visit EcoAddendum.org.

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he Land Rover brand has consistently been applauded for their meticulous attention to detail, practicality, and most importantly pampering their motorists regardless of the road—and offroad—conditions. The 2016 LR4 HSE LUX effortlessly maintains the company’s stellar reputation. Initially, the standard amenities of the LR4 are generous including the 3.0 liter, 340-horsepower, supercharged V6 heart; Intelligent Stop/Start; rear view camera; front and rear parking aids; dual-zone climate control; theater-esque 825-watt Meridian audio system; stargazing-friendly extended alpine roof; and cozy Windsor leather interior comfortably seating up to seven passengers to name a few. And the true advantage of the LR4 is its ability to take on the most unfavorable driving conditions thanks to driving enhancements including independent front and rear air suspension, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Hill Descent Control, and the Terrain Response System. However, the LUX, Heavy Duty and Tow packages will further enthrall the driving experience and extend its driving capabilities. And to complement the LR4’s sexy exterior, our review model boasted the Black Design Package dressed in black 20-inch alloy wheels, a tastefully intimidating grille, side vents, mirror caps, Land Rover’s signature hood lettering, and extended roof rails which collectively made the Fuji White exterior brilliantly pop.

The standout detraction is the fuel economy, which is a combined 16 miles per gallon (15 city and 19 highway) primarily due to its weighty embellishments, but this tends to not scare away the adventurous who desire extravagance, safety, and the confidence to take on virtually any physical challenge Mother Nature presents. All in all, the prospective buyer has the convenience to customize the vehicle of their choice by selecting from the numerous packages available with a base price starting at $50,400. Regardless of the combination, the driver will be equipped to not live a little, but live a lot. BASE PRICE: $50,400 Review model with all options and fees including HSE Lux Package, the Heavy Duty Package, Sirius Radio, InControl Apps, Tow Package, and Black Design Package: $67,275 plus destination and delivery ($995), totaling $68,270. For more information, visit LandRoverUSA.com

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April

APRIL 25 25TH ANNUAL HOPE FASHION SHOW RITZ-CARLTON, BUCKHEAD Join the Women’s Cancer Council at the 25th Annual Hope Fashion Show benefitting the American Cancer Society. Celebrate this year’s anniversary event with the theme, Elegant Reflections. To date, the efforts of the Women’s Cancer Council and the Hope Fashion Show have raised over $1.7 million to support the American Cancer Society. Tickets $125 and up.

APRIL 30 CARS & ‘Q FOR THE CAUSE CHOATE SANDY SPRINGS Choate Construction is revving up to host their 7th annual award-winning car show and party. Well known for its stellar cars, super barbecue and sweet music, Cars & ‘Q for the Cause supports the Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Features local brews including Lagunitas and The Unknown Brewery Company, Jim ‘N

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BROOKHAVEN CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

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A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA welcomes The Property Brothers: identical twins, Jonathan and Drew Scott, present their new book, Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House. Tickets $10-$15 Premier Ticket Package: $65 (Includes Signed Copy of Dream Home; Priority Seating; and VIP Access to Patron Photo Line. AtlantaJCC.org, 678.812.4002.

APRIL 22 HOPE FLIES GOLF TOURNAMENT: BIRDIES, BUDDIES, & BREW CHASTAIN PARK Hope Flies Golf Tournament: Birdies, Buddies, & Brew. Enjoy an afternoon round of 18 holes jumpstarted with a 1 p.m. shotgun start and four-man scramble format. Player fee includes green fees, balls, food and beverage during play, in addition to a dinner ticket for the postevent gathering. $150 per person. Visit MitochondrialDiseases.org for more information. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

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