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admit it. I love movie stars. When I worked for a yacht charter agent in St. Thomas, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and their entourage sailed out on one of our crewed yachts. All week, I pulled private and confidential letters and correspondence off the fax machine for the actor (that was years before email and smart phones), sealing them in envelopes and placing them clandestinely in the captain’s mailbox. It was my duty. When Mr. Travolta sauntered down the dock toward the office, I bolted to the front desk and nonchalantly greeted him, asking how I could help (I knew darn well he wanted those faxes, but I wanted to prolong the “conversation” as long as possible). He was friendly and equally as nonchalant, in his baseball tee and sweat pants (looking adorable). And, when I later spotted Mikhail Baryshnikov waiting near my gate at the Miami airport, I breathed deeply, smiled and casually said hello. He shook my hand and my day was made. What is it about celebs that make our hearts skip a beat? It’s talent, beauty and the big screen and big stage. There are stars all over Atlanta these days! Enjoy the stories in this issue about the movie industry and talented neighbors making art and music. Get out and spend the afternoon at a nearby gallery or museum. We’re so lucky to have so many, so close.

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18 “Action!” in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs Hollywood comes to Perimeter.

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PETS PLAY PLACE Now open: A new business that partners with more than 15 local dog and cat rescue organizations. The Pet Resorts - Dunwoody provides discounted and complimentary pet services that include boarding, daycare, and training for rescue partners for many years. Many of these pets have been mistreated or abandoned and are not always readily adoptable. The Resorts’ unleashed, open play yard program helps to socialize these formerly neglected animals greatly increasing their chances of adoption, which in turn, ends up saving their lives. The Pet Resorts - Dunwoody offers a top-notch, full grooming salon, daycare, and boarding for dogs 40 pounds and under and all cats in a climate-controlled facility with luxurious boarding suites and two large indoor turf play yards. Pets are not cooped up all day but are free to run and play up to seven hours per day based on owner preference, all fully monitored by a very experienced Pet First Aid Certified staff, and at one all-inclusive price. ThePetResorts.com

TV STAR TO VISIT CLASS Actor Brian Baumgartner, the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (HIES) alumnus known particularly for his role as Kevin Malone on “The Office,” will return home this June to teach at a new Holy Innocents’ Film & TV Academy. Academy classes, scheduled June 2–20, will teach students in Metro Atlanta to write, direct, film and edit their own films. Registration is open to students from area schools now through May 15. Baumgartner took advantage of acting opportunities when he was a student at Holy Innocents’ after a leg injury sidelined him from sports and the result has been a successful career. The actor will deliver a welcoming message to Film & TV Academy students via Skype at the beginning of the summer session, teach an acting class the last three days, and serve as a judge on 8 PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com | March 2014

final productions. Baumgartner will also be named a founding member of the Academy. Other Academy teachers will be James H. Jackson, an 11Alive Class Act teacher in 2012, and Joe Conway, a professional screenwriter.

Blonder Family Department for Special Needs is chaired by Lowell Fine. This year, Jerry’s Habima Theatre’s 21st anniversary is co-chaired by Lois Blonder and Terri Bagen. Professionally directed by Dina Shadwell, the Habima productions also feature local theater artists. “The participants of this special theater company achieve new levels of self-confidence, motivation, and socialization from the intensive three-month process of rehearsals and performances,” Shadwell says. “This unique program provides a wonderful opportunity for developing new skills through a meaningful theater experience.” 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. AtlantaJCC.org.

YOUR TURN TO FIGHT Early and online auditions for ACFN 8 are in full swing. Are you ready to train and try boxing for a good cause? Atlanta corporate Fight Night 8 will feature the amazing Wounded Warrior Project as its sole charity. Not only is the annual amateur boxing event raising funds for this incredible charity, but real American Wounded Warriors are also partnering with each boxer on ACFN 8 through the entire training process. Boxers and their own team wounded warrior will train, strategize, and work together for the big fight, as warriors stand with their fighters in the corners for their match. Not only that, ACFN 8 will have two incredible wounded warriors boxing each other as the main event on May 22. There will be plenty of smack talking in this show as warrior faces warrior and boxer faces boxer, in one of the biggest fights of their lives and the most challenging thing they’ve ever done. 678.334.8204.

LITTLE SHOP Jerry’s Habima Theatre will celebrate its 21st season with the charming, tuneful, and hilarious Little Shop of Horrors, running through March 8. Jerry’s Habima Theatre is Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by professionals, featuring actors with special needs. A program of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), it is produced under the auspices of the MJCCA’s Blonder Family Department for Special Needs, and the MJCCA’s Arts & Culture Department. Each year, together with local professional actors from the community, Jerry’s Habima Theatre performers (ages 18+) present a Broadway musical. The

MAD HATTERS PARTY The dining room of Mount Vernon Towers, the senior independent living community in the heart of Sandy Springs, resembled the Red Queen’s garden from Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Members of the National Charity League’s Dunwoody chapter hosted the Second Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party for the ‘Nifty Nineties’ – a vibrant group of 90+ year-old residents who live at Mount Vernon Towers. Mount Vernon Towers dedicates this year’s Tea Party to the memory of Maureen Jensen, a beloved resident who first coined the name, “Nifty Ninety,” and who worked tirelessly to promote their long-lived wisdom, wit and treasured memories. An RN by education and florist by avocation, Maureen handcrafted innumerable mementos and delivered the surprises, filled with candies, for every holiday occasion throughout the year. Her loving heart and helping hands spread much sunshine and laughter among ‘her’ Nifty Nineties at Mount Vernon Towers. National Charity League, Inc. is a mother-daughter organization dedicated to fostering the mother-daughter relationship through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Each chapter of National Charity League, Inc. consists of mothers and their daughters in grades seven through twelve. Each mother and daughter serves at least 20 philanthropic hours per year. MountVernonTowers.com

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hey say, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” and Jane Turner couldn’t agree more. As executive director of The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Turner understands playtime is serious business. “Many may think it’s all fun and games,” she says, “but research shows a direct link between imaginative, creative play and the healthy development of our youth.” Although her career was not originally arts-focused, Turner has always held a deep interest in its impact on the community. After moving to Atlanta with her family in 1992, Turner was introduced to the rich, vibrant arts scene of the city through Georgia Shakespeare. “I saw firsthand how essential the arts are to the vitality and culture of our community,” says Turner, a Sandy Springs resident. “More importantly, I saw how transformative they can be for an individual.” Turner’s involvement at Georgia Shakespeare was a natural progression to her work at The Children’s Museum. She understood the importance of the 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr arts as a source of education and ChildrensMuseumAtlanta.org inspiration, and she believed in404.659.KIDS troducing this learning would Facebook: ImagineItCMA be most effective at an early age. The Museum was still relatively new in Atlanta when Turner started, but it was (and still is) unlike anything being offered in the city. She remembers feeling moved by its pioneering environment, its role as a “town square” for families and its dedication to making learning exciting. “Raising children rests on the shoulders of parents, but it also resides with the community as a whole. Our future teachers, doctors, artists, corporate and political leaders are all children. I wanted to play a part in developing the most informed and creative talent as possible, and The Museum is the perfect outlet for that,” says Turner. The premise for The Children’s Museum is the Power of Play, but how exactly does playtime translate to serious learning? Turner explains through active play, children develop executive cognitive function, which enables them to better exert self-control and discipline – skills that are essential for healthy childhood (and adult) development. It allows children to form their own rules, communicate with others, use their imaginations and engage in new activities. There have also been numerous studies that reveal children who are

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encouraged to play will do better in school and create more innovative solutions to problems. The Museum supports the power of play by sparking imagination and discovery through educational exhibitions, daily programming and permanent learning zones. Children can explore many subjects, including nutrition, science, math, literature and more, in an interactive environment. The Museum also collaborates with various organizations, experts, educators, parents and community leaders to add depth to its programs, helping to extend its mission beyond Museum walls. Despite its power, many of us stop playing. “Play shouldn’t be considered a luxury – it’s a necessity for both children and adults,” says Turner. “Whether it’s at The Museum with your children or at home by yourself, indulge in active play and you’ll see just how productive it can be.”

Feature Exhibit: Sonic Sensation Now through June 1 Listen up! The newest exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Atlanta invites families to sound off on a multi-sensory adventure. This new, highly engaging exhibit offers a fun and informative opportunity for children to understand the anatomy, measurement and science of sound. The exhibit features a variety of interactive, hands-on activities for children to see, feel and hear sound. Visitors can experiment with pitch, test their listening skills, make a movie soundtrack and much more. As children engage with multiple learning stations throughout the exhibit, they will discover key listening skills through the science of sound and hearing.

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ver had an injury? Whether sports, car or accident related, injuries are treated by most doctors with a combination of prescription drugs and surgery. But the truth is, this isn’t your only option. The physicians at Total HealthCare Medical Centers specialize in non-invasive options to surgery and have had a lot of success doing it. And the best part, all of these non-invasive procedures are covered by your insurance. We had the chance to sit down with Dr. Millin of Total HealthCare Medical Centers with offices in both Sandy Springs and Norcross to find out more about the alternative therapy. Frankly, were amazed by what they are able to do. How does non-invasive technology work?

When patients go to the doctor they receive x-rays, prescriptions for pain meds, and then a corticosteroid injection, which you might not consider invasive procedures. However, all the above listed treatments are setting the patient up for surgery, be it knee replacements or spinal fusions, and you can’t get more invasive than surgery. Our approach is different; we want to eliminate the chances of having surgery from the very beginning and not prepare the patient for it. We use effective biological medicines—no artificial chemicals—made of amino acids, minerals and botanicals that are intended to provide relief of arthritic symptoms and promote the regeneration of healthy connective tissue function. Are there new innovations in non-invasive procedures, especially in more common issues with knee pain, back pain and joint pain?

These non-invasive procedures have been around for years, though more widely used in Europe. We have successfully helped thousands of patients over the past nine years to recover from debilitating knee, back, neck and joint pains.

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iving outside the perimeter just got more interesting with all the restaurants opening their doors to Atlantans in 2014. Downtown Dunwoody and Sandy Springs have some fantastic additions this New Year to their existing roster of neighborhood culinary destinations. The foodie in you will have to wait on some of these venues with bated breath as they open mid-year or later but hopefully they win over your taste buds and make the worth it. 710 Grille – Full service, upscale restaurant and bar located inside

Stars and Strikes Sandy Springs aims to change people’s perception of “bowling alley fare” with small plates, gourmet burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Seats 250 diners. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are the highlight of this chef-crafted menu featuring brick oven pizzas, tapas, salads gourmet burgers and signature cocktails as part of their extensive bar program. 8767 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, StarsAndStrikes.com, 678.965.5707 SeaBass Kitchen – Noteworthy Sandy Springs eatery on Ros-

well Road celebrates the tastes of the Mediterranean with market-fresh seafood prepared in a simple yet delicious manner that brings out the true flavor of the sea. Also serves juicy steaks, roasted chicken, braised lamb shank and flatbread pizzas. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and soon, Sunday brunch. Signature dishes include filet mignon and shrimp scampi. 6152 Roswell Road NE, SeaBassKitchen.com, 404.705.8880 Cellar Door – A sommelier-operated wine shop by Canoe stock-

ing wines and beer that showcase high quality at a variety of price points. Located adjacent to Canoe, Cellar Door will feature more than 750 selections of wine from around the world, ranging in price from $9 to over $1000. Just row after row of wine racks. They will also have a monthly wine club and periodic tastings on the banks of 14 PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com | March 2014

the Chattahoochee. Also offer a large selection of craft beer. 4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, CanoeATL.com, 404.723.1639 Memphis Barbecue Co. – First Atlanta area location to open in Dunwoody. Owner and World Barbeque Champion Melissa Cookston believes in fresh barbecue smoked over hardwood for hours and cooked fresh every day. Has existing locations in North Carolina and Mississippi. Winners of several BBQ championships so let’s see if they can win the hearts of Atlantans. One of the more eagerly awaited restaurant openings for the year. Ashford Place, Ashford Dunwoody Road, MemphisBBQCo.com Fix – Or at least, that seems to be the working name for a casual pizza

place in historic downtown Roswell. Restaurateurs Hicham Azhari and Fikret Kovac of F&H Food Trading Group offer up a new culinary venture. A chef-driven eatery featuring two brick ovens to churn out thin crust Neapolitan style pies and Sicilian NY-style pizzas. Also on offer are canned beers, select wines, counter service. Expected launch in Spring 2014. On Elizabeth St. off Canton St. in Roswell. Novo Pizza – New pizzeria opens Spring/April in Dunwoody. From

Riccardo Ullio’s U Restaurant group, which also runs intown Italian eateries Fritti and Sotto Sotto, offers far more than your typical casual pizzeria. Novo will feature a number of fresh made pastas like ravioli as well as risotto and antipasto. Features counter service and Enomatic wine serving system. The new pizza concept will boast space just over 2500 square feet. Dunwoody Hall shopping center, Chamblee Dunwoody Road Let them know you heard about these restaurants through Perimeter North Lifestyle and share your feedback on your dining experiences with us. Bon appetit, salud and cheers!

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Atlanta has become the television and movie capital of the South. Article Rhiannon Bankes

s one of the top production locations in the country, Georgia’s film and television industry is booming. According to the state’s tourism board, more than 700 feature films, TV movies, TV series, single episodes and pilots have been produced here since 1972. In 2012 alone, $3.1 billion in production revenue was generated and more than 25,000 Georgia residents are now directly employed in film and television production with 11,000 employed full time. Generally, a medium budget feature film employs 150-175 people, while a larger production hires 200-250 people. The industry continues to grow with 30 film and television suppliers expanding or relocating to Georgia in the last six years. Location diversity partnered with tax incentives are drawing production companies to our state. Georgia’s four well-defined seasons, two deep-water ports, railroads, beaches, mountains, forests, and rivers provide virtually any location and generally permit-free shooting. In most cases, permits are not required for filming on private property (beyond the owner’s permission) unless public prop18 PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com | March 2014

erty is impacted. As for tax incentives, in 2002, a point of purchase sales and use tax exemption was introduced. In 2005, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act including incentives to equipment expenses, inventory and infrastructure. So, qualified new investments of $50,000 or more in manufacturing or telecommunication earn a tax credit of between 1 and 5 percent of the investment with a state tax credit of up to 30 percent for qualified productions. These tax incentives grow the state economy by encouraging private partners to build sound stages, post-production facilities and additional infrastructure to support large-scale productions, which provide jobs for Georgians. These incentives help businesses like Atlanta’s Tyler Perry Studios, Turner Studios and Rainforest Films, The Atlanta Film Festival, and the Hunger Games trilogy. Hollywood has now come to Atlanta’s Golden Corridor: Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake filmed Trouble with the Curve on Dunwoody High School’s

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In The

Groove: A Community Recording Studio

Article Ben Hammett Walkuski

or amateur singers, songwriters and musicians, the dream of recording music in a professional studio usually remains just that: a dream. If your shower is the closest you’ve come to a recording studio, and your hairbrush is the only microphone you’ve ever known, your luck may be about to change. A local musician wants to give every budding star, young and old, the opportunity to have an authentic, recording studio experience right here in Atlanta. Lifelong musician, professional guitarist and career guitar instructor Eric Stallings has music in his blood. A Georgia native, Stallings grew up in a very musical household thanks to his mother, a classically trained pianist. His earliest musical influences were the legendary composers Bach and Beethoven, and he was playing notes on a grand piano at the age of five. As Stallings grew up, his passion for music grew right along with him: Upon hearing his first Beatles song at the age of 10, he picked up the guitar and never put it down. Since then, he has enjoyed every note he has played—good or bad (he says). It was the sound of the Beatles playing over the speakers at a bowling alley one Friday night that inspired Stallings. “I couldn’t believe the power behind this new sound, and I loved the way it made me feel,” he says. “I have been chasing that sound my entire life, and decided that was my destiny—to create that sound.” After a childhood as an Air Force brat, including relocations to New York, Missouri, California and Canada, Stallings returned to Atlanta and earned a marketing degree from Georgia State University. Equipped with the confidence and compassion that he developed as a result of his nomadic childhood, Stallings enjoyed a successful career as a business owner for many years. Once he was in a place where he could assess his professional life, Stallings decided to return to his one true passion: the guitar. By applying the education and experience he gained from a career in business, Stallings had soon built another successful venture: an elite guitar studio in which he taught more than 250 students. Never one to rest on his laurels, Stallings then created a 20 PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com | March 2014

Eric Stallings

state-of-the-art recording studio business as another way of sharing his passion with the world. The Groove Studio exists to facilitate the process of the music experience that each client wants. “We want to make the artist’s dream of pursuing their musical ambitions come true, while creating a comfortable and positive environment,” Stallings says. It is a cozy place that fosters creativity. Unlike the vast majority of recording studios, what sets The Groove Studio apart is its desire and ability to create a unique sense of community and collaboration among musicians. Recent success stories include a Christmas CD he produced for one client who gave the album to friends and family in her wedding gift bags. “I had a lot of fun and it was practical and impactful,” Stallings recalls. Another memorable recording experience was a keepsake audio he produced for one client in honor of his father’s 70th birthday. This particular family happened to be very musical, and each member of the clan recorded a different song for their beloved patriarch. “Everyone had a part in making this special gift. I was able to capture the voice of the newest baby in the family crying, the two year-old singing “Twinkle, Twinkle,” the pre-teens playing fiddle, and the adults singing in harmony. It was really cool and special to be a part of this family’s tribute to their loved one,” Stallings says.

A resident of historic Heards Creek with his wife Melanie and facilitate the transition from guitar student to successful songwritfour children, family is something enormously er to recording artist. important to Stallings. When he’s not work“We are a one-stop production house. We ing in the studio, Stallings and his family enjoy provide an affordable experience with an exsailing on Lake Lanier (where he also races), clusive feel,” he says. Church groups, choirs mountain biking and trying a different Atlanand bands are also most welcome. GrooveStudioMusic.com ta restaurant every time they dine out. Reflecting on the experience that he is pro404.626.1133 “I will always call Atlanta home because viding, Stallings is pleased with the mark he there is always something to do here,” Stallhas made. ings says. “The city has an incredible history “These kinds of records impact people’s and the most interesting people on earth.” lives and provide a keepsake they can cherish An expert in the full music production process, Stallings likes to forever. It’s a moment in time captured.”

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Life

Change your bra,

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TV Stars Local Divas

Words Rhiannon Bankes

Photography Dorn Brothers Photography

ou may know the LiviRae Lingerie boutique from the Lifetime television series Double Divas where every customer has a story and they have the solution all the way up to 50N. Owners Molly Hopkins and Cynthia Decker met doing alterations and opened their own shop in 2006, moving to their current location in 2010. LiviRae Lingerie was selected among boutiques from all across the U.S. for the series. Filming took place on location at the shop and allowed an inside view into LiviRae's unique approach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; blending empathy, tell-it-like-it-is truthfulness and Southern quirk. Season 1 of Double Divas premiered in January 2013, and it gained such a strong following that it returned for Season 2 in August of the same year. Due to high demand for the show, Double Divas is now airing in international markets including Europe and South America. This exposure has allowed LiviRae's owners Molly and Cynthia to educate millions of viewers about the importance of bra fit. Being on TV has helped LiviRae to reach beyond its home base in Georgia to increase breast health awareness and uplift women all over the world. LiviRae is excited to launch its new website with global e-commerce capabilities so that Double Divas fans can find their fit and purchase comfortable bras as seen on the show. Now they, along with their staff of 25, provide education about proper bra fit as well as high-quality products that cater to women of every body type. LiviRae Lingerie specializes in bra fittings, but they also create custom lingerie, as well as carry plus-size, augmentation, and mastectomy bras. LiviRae Lingerie strives to provides a lingerie experience that helps women feel confident and comfortable. According to the Double Divas only 15% of women are wearing the correct size bra! They say "Don't be scared of the alphabet," and exclaim that you wouldn't try to wear a size 7 shoe if you were a size 9, so don't try to squeeze into an ill-fitting bra! The women educate clients on healthy and proper fit methods for optimum bust health and once a client's correct size is determined, Decker, 22 PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com | March 2014

Hopkins, or one of their staff will assist the client with finding three to four bras to begin their new bra wardrobe. They are trying to change the mindset of women when it comes to bra wardrobes. They point out that most women have twenty or more pairs of shoes, but think they only need one or two bras. They recommend three to four bras as a starting point to allow a client to have one to wash, one to wear, one to rest, and one so you do not repeat wearing a bra but every four days. The client can then increase their collection to seven bras within a year (not counting strapless and sports bras.) This rotation cuts down on the wear and tear of bras, and with proper care they should last a couple of years. Decker and Hopkins advise that bras only be washed every three to four wearings using Lasting Care wash, not Woolite (Woolite and other detergents such as Gain and Tide contain bleaching agents that break down the elastic in bras.) Hand washing is recommended but if you machine wash always use a mesh bag on the gentle cycle using Lasting Care soap and hang to dry. LiviRae also mends and repairs their bras. If a wire pops out, they will put it back in for free. If a bra stretches, they will alter it down for free and make it tight again. Try getting that kind of service from a mall bra store! LiviRae also carries Snug camis, Hook Me Up shapewear with various levels of control, Hanky Panky one-size-fits-all, stretchy mesh thongs, and LiviRae Lingerie original Chippeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chips. Chippey's Chips are silicone nipple concealers that heat mold to a client's body and require no adhesive. LiviRae Lingerie partners with the Service League of Cherokee, the City of Refuge Women's Shelter, and contributes to I Will Survive wellness kits. Due to a large number of young girls reaching out to them on social media, Decker and Hopkins are interested in starting a program geared toward middle school girls focusing on self confidence. They highly recommend that you visit the boutique for a personalized fitting but if you just absolutely can't, then they have created the "Fit Finder tool" for clients to fit themselves on their newly updated website. For more information visit LiviRaeLingerie.com

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Dunwoody’s Family Dealership Hennessy Lexus of Atlanta Article Andrea Janise | Photography Dennis Malcolm Byron

ennessy Lexus of Atlanta has been the proud dealer of luxu“It is pretty easy to access our dealership,” Steve touts. “About ry Lexus vehicles in the greater Atlanta area for years. This 95 percent of our customers come from Buckhead, Brookhaven privately owned family dealership not only takes pride in selling and Dunwoody. We have a great location which obviously affects top-quality automobiles, but in serving the larger community as our business in a positive way. well. Although Hennessy was very modest in terms of disclosing “Another benefit of selling the best product is that our persontheir numerous charitable initiatives, they were happy to discuss nel turnover rate is very low,” Steve continues. “We have people the variables of their winning business formula. working here that have been here since the inception of Lexus. Maintaining a successful dealership that tailors to the unique This gives customers great confidence seeing the same people still needs of customers takes a lot of work, but the Hennessy Lexus here over and over again. Most of our staff live locally, including staff does it with ease. General Sales Manager Steve Burroughs myself. More than 70 percent of our staff has been here longer discloses the formula: It takes great customer service, a commit- than 5 years; greater than 40 percent have been here for 10 years; ted staff and, of course, a remarkable product. more than 20 percent have been here for 15 years; and 10 percent “It is very easy to succeed in selling when you have a great prod- have been here for 20 years. They stay here because this is a famuct,” Steve says. “We sincerely believe that Lexus has the best ily-owned business that cares about people and takes care of peoproduct and the best service. Most surveys and consumer reports ple. The Hennessy family provides a culture that people like to will back this statement up.” work in and can achieve success. I can’t stress ‘family’ enough.” The Lexus brand is consistently winning awards for its autoAs many loyal customers can testify, the caring staff supports mobile excellence, and was recently honored as the J.D. Power & Hennessy Lexus’ successful formula—customer service is a big Associates top automaker in New Vehicle Quality. With available part of the equation. features including heated seats and steer“Part of the Lexus covenant is ‘treat a ing wheel; panoramic glass sun roof; and customer as you would a guest in your own automatic rain sensing wipers, it’s easy to home,’” Steve explains. “That is a huge key understand why Hennessy Lexus moves to the success of Lexus and the excellent hundreds of vehicles a year including the customer experience. Another element of 5955 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. ES350, RX350, IS250 models, which Steve good customer experience is consistency. LexusAtlanta.com references are the best selling vehicles on If you can be consistently good, then you their Dunwoody lot. have it made.”

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The 2014 Ridgeline SE and 2014 Crosstour EX-L V6 4WD luxuriously provide multiple options for the New Year.

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Honda sets the bar for versatility in 2014 Article Dennis Malcolm Byron

onda has unswervingly solidified its place as one of the top automakers for decades thanks to their dedication to quality, safety, reliability, and now, more than ever, multi-dimensionality to name a few accolades. The 2014 Ridgeline 4-door SE and 2014 Crosstour EX-L V6 4WD are just two of the many reasons why Honda will remain one of America’s favorite brands on wheels.

hitch package. The SE trim also flaunts a navigation system with voice recognition and Bluetooth phone connectivity. From making daily runs in the city to taking on the most unforgiving roads in the backwoods with heavy cargo in tow, the Ridgeline will have its new owner productive, in style. The Numbers:

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hance both driving performance and fuel efficiency at a high level, using as its base advanced environmental technologies.” Adding the Crosstour’s seemingly endless list of bells and whistles (360-watt touchscreen sound system, all-leather interior, navigation, and rear multi-view camera, and more) to the equation results in one of the most multidimensional automobiles on the road for 2014. The Numbers:

$37,240 19 city/28 highway, 22 combined

2014 Honda Crosstour EX-L V6 4WD

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The Crosstour is one of the most extraordinary automobiles on the road particularly in terms of crossover body design, which boasts the fusion of a station wagon, SUV and sedan; its all-wheel drive capabilities welcomingly handle nimbly like the latter car type. The hatchback also provides multiple options regarding cargo, tremendous power thanks to 278 horses under the hood, and new, revered “Earth Dreams Technology” engine which, according to Honda, possesses “…a next generation set of technological advancements which greatly en-

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March

Kids, as they partner with Lt. Governor Casey Cagle for the fourth annual Be Healthy Georgia Day. The day will include the Kilometer Kids One Mile Fun Run for ages 7 and older and the Kilometer Kids Dash for kids 6 and under. All participants will receive a Kilometer Kids medal. Be Healthy Georgia Day will also feature fun and healthy activities for the whole family. AtlantaTrackClub.org

MARCH 8 Breman Museum THE BEST OF BROADWAY

The Molly Blank Jewish Concert Series celebrates Jewish contribution to music. The third and final concert in the series, The Best of Broadway, will include works by musical theatre legends Rogers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, and Steven Sondheim. Dessert reception will follow performance. JewishConcertSeries.org

MARCH 15 SIX FLAG OVER GEORGIA OPENING WEEKEND

March 1 – 9 MARCUS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ATLANTA LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Jerry’s Habima Theatre, Georgia’s only theatrical company directed and produced by professionals, featuring actors with special needs, will celebrate its 21st season with the charming, tuneful, and hilarious Little Shop of Horrors. atlantajcc.org.

MARCH 7

Don’t miss the kickoff to the 2014 season! Thrill seekers can experience some of the tallest, fastest, wildest rides in the country with any of the park’s 14 thrill rides like Georgia Scorcher, Dare Devil Dive and BATMAN. SkyScreamer, the park’s newest addition launched last year, is the tallest ride in the park and a “must-try” ride that provides spectacular views of the Atlanta skyline. SixFlags.com

MORGAN FALLS OVERLOOK PARK

March 15

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GEORGIA AQUARIUM

Bring binoculars or your own telescope, if you have them, and join the Atlanta Astronomy Club to look at the moon, visible planets and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes, or talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the night sky. SandySpringsGA.gov

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March 8 Woodruff Arts Center ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 4TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY GALA

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host its fourth annual Symphony Gala with an evening which will include a performance by Tony Award winner Audra McDonald with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Orchestra’s Talent Development Program Proceeds will benefit the Orchestra and its Education and Community programs. AtlantaSymphony.org

March 8 GEORGIA STATE CAPITAL BE HEALTHY GEORGIA DAY

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Grady Health Foundation will celebrate their annual fundraising campaign with the 4th Annual White Coat Grady Gala, a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony honoring Atlanta’s healthcare heroes. Proceeds will benefit Grady Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of the metro-region’s premiere Level 1 Trauma Center and one of the Southeast’s largest hospitals. GradyHealthcareFoundation.org

March 17 THE FERST CENTER BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

REI once again hosts the only Atlanta stop on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour! This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and though-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2013/2014 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. All proceeds go to support the Georgia Conservancy’s Heartland Rivers of Georgia Paddle Series. GeorgiaConservancy.org

March 18 Beginner Group Tennis HAMMOND PARK

Games and activities designed around the game of tennis will be provided in a positive and fun atmosphere. Group instruction will include racquet and playing skills; movement drills and games to develop speed, strength and stamina; strategy and effective thinking - to put the little yellow ball where the opponent isn’t and have fun doing so; and developing sportsmanship, etiquette and a desire to learn and participate in a lifetime sport. For ages 5-14. SandySpringsGA.gov

March 28 – April 6 THROUGHOUT ATLANTA ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL

Held every spring, The Atlanta Film Festival is an Academy Award-qualifying, international film festival and ATLFF365’s

signature event. Started in 1976, the festival shows a diverse range of independent films, including genre films such as horror and sci-fi, and hosts a variety of events, workshops and parties. AtlantaFilmFestival.com

March 29 & 30 Throughout Atlanta Atlanta Tour of Kitchens

The Junior League of Atlanta’s Tour of Kitchens features a view into 14 of Atlanta’s finest residential kitchens. The two-day event features a view into 14 of Atlanta’s finest residential kitchens and has raised more than one million dollars since its beginning to aid the Junior League of Atlanta, which continues to focus on improving the health, education and welfare of women and children. TourOfKitchens.org

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