South Fulton March 2015 by City Lifestyle

South Fulton MARCH 2015

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Editor’s Letter

Inspired by Community.

MARCH 2015 publisher Shaheedah Hill | SHill@LifestylePubs.com

outh Fulton is rich with culture, full of friendly neighbors and bustling businesses. It will be my pleasure to make sure all of you are familiar with everything our area has to offer. If you have a business in South Atlanta, East Point, College Park, Fairburn, Chattahoochee Hills, Union City or Palmetto, we would love to make an introduction to folks that may not have crossed your threshold quite yet. In this inaugural issue and every month, South Fulton Lifestyle is here to highlight all of the good things that are happening on this side of the metropolis. Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m Erikka and I love this community. I went to school here more than a decade ago and now it’s a great place for my son to grow and play. I teach art history and this arts issue has truly been a pleasure to shape. Check the calendar for several arts events from music to film to theatre. Take a field trip to the Spelman Museum of Fine Art or take a yoga class at the new Wolf Creek library. In addition, there are helpful tips from parents and small business owners in our community.

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contributing writers Tamiko Corbin, Makeba Dixon-Hill, Saleemah Jackson, Raushannah Johnson-Verwayne, Shonte Press, Tiffany Powell, Summer Robinson

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The tagline here at South Fulton Lifestyle is “Inspired by Community.” We are always seeking inspiration and we would be happy to showcase you or your neighbor. You can help make this magazine great. If you know of a stellar student, a hot restaurant, or someone with a cool collection, please email me at EMitchell@lifestylepubs.org.

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| SouthFultonLifestyle.com | ON THE COVER Adrian and Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne and

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Healthy Lifestyle

Parent’s Corner

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21 Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

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Good Times

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Greater Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter Presents Inaugural Cotillion

The Greater Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. hosted the organization’s inaugural Debutante Cotillion Ball in the city of Atlanta on December 20, 2014. The exquisite event took place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and the theme was “A Moment to Treasure: Reflections of Splendor and Grace.”

The Cotillion Co-Chairs: Wendy Jackson, Shondria Covington, and Darlene Whittington The winners - Sierra Johnson (2nd Runner -Up), Haley Dunson (Miss Debutante 2014), Ariel Jones (1st Runner-Up)

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Around Town GMC NAMES ARCHIE BOUIE FAIRBURN CAMPUS PRESIDENT Archie Bouie, II, M.Ed., serves as campus president for the Fairburn Campus and the Stone Mountain Extension Center of Georgia Military College. He started in this position in October 2014. His professional career spans almost 20 years in business, finance and education. As executive director, he is responsible for managing the overall operations of the assigned campuses, within the policy guidance of the College’s Executive Council. Georgia Military College is considered one of America’s best community colleges and one of only five military junior colleges nationwide. GMC features open enrollment, serves more than 12,000 students, requires no military commitment. And boasts articulation agreements with more than 30 fouryear institutions in Georgia. High school diploma or GED is accepted and the same coursework as the first two years as the four-year public institution is offered at a much more affordable price. GMC has 11 campuses in the state of Georgia and also offers an online component. The Fairburn campus is located at 320 W. Broad St. Suite 200 Fairburn, GA 30213. For more information, call the main campus phone at 678.379.1414 or the Office of Admissions at 678.379.1405 or see GMC.cc.ga.us.

AVIATION CENTER OPENS ON FULTON INDUSTRIAL The Aviation Community Cultural Center (ACCC) is a 16,200-square-foot facility located on the grounds of Fulton County “Charlie Brown” Airport along Fulton Industrial Boulevard at 3900 Aviation Circle NW, Atlanta, GA 30336. ACCC is designed to be a community gathering place and is managed by the Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture and will focus on three areas of programming: careers in aviation training opportunities, educational resources, historical and contemporary flight-related exhibits; a large Community Multipurpose Room available for civic meetings, events 10

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and activities along with a 10,000-squarefoot Outdoor Plaza and Green space and lastly, visual art exhibitions, public art installation, summer camps, visual art and dance instruction for children, teens and adults. The ACCC is open Tuesdays-Saturdays. 404.612.8600 FultonArts.org

SICKLE CELL RACE MOVES TO EAST POINT The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and the City of East Point are partnering to host the 36th Annual Sickle Cell Road Race/Walk in the great city of East Point. The race kicks off at Tri-cities High School on Saturday, April 11 at 9 a.m. The starting line will not be far from the East Point MARTA station. This year’s host emcee will be news reporter/anchor Dave Huddleston of WSB-TV and former Heavyweight Champion Evander Holyfield will serve as honorary race chair. The Sickle Cell Road Race/Walk was founded in 1979 and is one of the oldest race events in metro-Atlanta. Our 7K run is the RRCA Southern Regional 7K Championship and qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. The proceeds from this Road Race/Walk benefit the Sickle Cell Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and supports programs such as Camp New Hope, a special needs summer camp for children with sickle cell and the teen leadership retreat, which assists teenagers with their transition from pediatric care. Contact Kim McNair 407.222.7389 or Deb McGhee 404.755.1641 for more information. SickleCellGa.org and Road Race registration can be found online at Active.com.

AUTHOR/NUTRITION EXPERT SHONTÉ PRESS DEBUTS INTERACTIVE NUTRITION PROGRAM AT WOLF CREEK FOR NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH Children’s book author and nutrition expert Shonté Press is launching an exciting nutrition program for both parents and children, designed to help counter real issues with fun tools, plus healthy recipes to motivate families to make healthier food choices. Press thinks outside of the box when educating community on healthy eating practices and brings health and wellness awareness to frustrated parents. The launching of a free, interactive nutrition-based program for adults and children will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Library, 3100 Enon Rd., Atlanta, GA 30349. As a mother of two, nutrition consultant and former childcare provider, Shonté Press has dealt with the issue of getting kids to eat healthy first hand. “Working as a nutrition consultant and childcare provider has given me an opportunity to see just how compromised our children’s eating habits are,” she says. “Something has to be done as soon as possible to address this issue.” To learn more, visit PressOnEnterprise.com or call 404.939.4469.

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Wedding Bells

AVERY LAUREN BERRY AND LT. EDDIE HARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY LANGSTON BERRY THE FIRST MEETING AND FRIENDSHIP GROWS INTO LOVE

In the summer of 2008, both Eddie, son of Eddie Austin and Brenda Harden, and Avery, daughter of Atty. Leighton and Dr. Adrienne Berry, attended separate summer camps at Tuskegee University. They became friends and decided to keep in touch. After graduating from high school, Eddie joined the United States Marine Corps and enrolled in the University of Alabama. Avery graduated from high school and attended Spelman College. After losing contact, they ran into one another at Tuskegee’s homecoming in 2010. They began talking more frequently and Eddie asked Avery to attend a military ball for the United States Marine Corps. Their conversations and visits became more regular. On Valentine’s Day in 2011, Eddie solicited the aide of Avery’s friends and surprised her in Atlanta. This marked the “official” start to their “more-than-just-friends friendship.” They continued to build their relationship throughout college by spending holidays and breaks together and with their families. THE PROPOSAL

Eddie graduated from the University of Alabama and Avery graduated from Spelman College in May 2013. During a visit to Alabama to surprise Eddie who was home visiting his mother, Eddie took Avery on a four-wheeler ride through the country. They explored Eddie’s family’s land and houses that had been in his family for years. As they walked around his great-great-grandparents abandoned house that was broken and tattered but filled with old furniture, relics and family photos, Eddie spoke to Avery about love and the importance of family. Eddie asked Avery to pick her favorite part of the house, which happened to be a room filled with mirrors and paintings. They walked into the room and Eddie began to explain that he had put much thought into what he was about to say and had talked with his mother. Avery, who thought that his behavior was “weird and fidgety,” became nervous but excited as she saw Eddie drop down one knee and asked her to be his wife. The marriage ceremony will take place in late March. March 2015 | South Fulton Lifestyle

Let’s Explore the New Wolf Creek Library Branch

ARTICLE TAMIKO CORBIN AND ERIKKA SEARLES MITCHELL

PHOTOGRAPHY TAMIKO CORBIN AND PROVIDED

ood things are happening in and around Atlanta, especially here in South Fulton with the addition of one of the latest and greatest of libraries: the new Wolf Creek m illia Library. I know you are thinking, “Library?” G n Branc ry h Manager Te YES, library! This is not just any library. The library’s exterior features striking copper-colored metal panels and stacked stone details. The sleek architecture gives the building a very contemporary look. Nestled on a ridge in a wooded landscape, the new 25,000-square-foot facility is unique and reflects its community. Natural light floods the space and large, floor-to-ceiling windows provide an expansive view of nature. Some of the amenities include a large meeting room area, a teleconference room, study rooms, a music room and separate spaces for teens and for children, including a spacious area for story time and a huge children’s book area. The library is extremely high tech. South Fulton native and 14

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Branch Manager Teryn Gilliam describes the level of the technology as immense. “We have Mondo Boards in all of our meeting rooms, a Smart Podium, self-check kiosks, interactive game boards, and a very impressive Automated Material Handling System for our book returns,” she explains. Gilliam gushes about her position. “I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to manage such an outstanding and unique facility in the very neighborhood that I grew up in. I’m able to provide services to patrons who are considered my friends and family. Coming to work is like coming home.” Along with the advanced technological amenities of the library, one of Gilliam’s favorite features is a special art piece in the center. “The tree sculpture in front of the large floor-to-ceiling windows is the first thing our patrons notice when walking into the library,” she says. The artist, Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier (who was selected through a community-driven selection process), created a dramatic focal point. Titled, Strength of Heart: A Journey Project

WOLF CREEK LIBRARY

3100 Enon Road SW, Atlanta 30331 Located in Southwest Atlanta, an area not previously served by a library, the new Wolf Creek Branch grand opening took place last September. for the Community at Wolf Creek, the 18-foot tree is accompanied by two benches at the center. Marshall-Linnemeier also framed several quilted works, which are displayed in the large meeting room. The quilt consists of large mixed media panels including photos submitted by individuals in the Wolf Creek Community in memoriam of their family members. The artwork is inspired by “agans,” textile-based soft sculptures and costumes used in the Egungun masquerade of West Africa, ceremonies honoring ancestors. The artist researched Wolf Creek and South Fulton historical records, conducted oral history interviews, and gathered photographs, stories and mementoes from the community. Residents can now check out materials, families with small children can attend weekly storytimes, and teens can come to study and take advantage of afternoon homework help. Everyone will be able to work on the public computers, use free WiFi, enjoy special weekly activities at this beautiful new library. Everyone who visits Wolf Creek Library is sure to be pleased. One of the best parts is the friendly staff who love to help and are part of each pleasant experience doing your visit. This is the library that will get you and your family back to the original “social media” site.

library activities @ wolf creek branch library YOGA AT WOLF CREEK

Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Large Meeting Room A, Free and Open to the Public We live in a society that encourages non-stop doing, going and getting ahead. It’s no wonder so many of us feel maxed out. Come join Nikki Foster and Lee Scott as they show us how to reduce anxiety and stress in our lives. Bring your mat. For more information, e-mail comments@co.fulton.ga.us. WOLF CREEK BOOK CLUB

March 26 Noon to 2 p.m. A HOST OF OTHER ACTIVITIES

Wolf Creek also features a Chess Club for Teens, Computer Training Various Workshops and Children’s Programs. For a detailed list of activities at this branch, visit AFPLS.com. March 2015 | South Fulton Lifestyle

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Family Portraits

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TIFFANY POWELL

here were always pictures all over my family’s home. For the most part, my parents had smaller framed prints sitting on top of mantles, tables and bookcases. My favorite was a large framed wall portrait of my family hanging over the fireplace. The magnitude of this portrait anchored the room and commanded attention. In this day and age, photographic images, including professional photos and family snapshots often exist only in a digital form. However, for those who are interested, there are a multitude of ideas for decorating your home with photography and family heirlooms. Hiring a professional photographer provides you with a dual investment: you are capturing your family’s memories and investing in timeless art. The fine art of family goes beyond just capturing an image and hanging it on the wall. Decorating using family portraits can convert your space into an area where family memories are kept alive. A skillful arrangement allows the images to tell a story, share your adventures or channel specific emotions. Nothing personalizes a space quite like professional photographic art that captures your special moments. If you are not yet prepared to make an investment in a professional photographer, do not be deterred from decorating your living space with photographs. It is a fact that images actually do speak louder than words. It is better to have non-professional photos of your family hanging on your walls rather than none at all.

HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR DIY WALL DÉCOR WITH FAMILY PORTRAITS. CHOOSE IMAGES THAT YOU LOVE

It sounds so simple, but don’t worry about selecting a picture because the color pallet coordinates with the couch or current room décor. If you choose an image that you absolutely love you will always be happy with it. GO BIG OR GO HOME

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smallest image size that you should hang and a 16x20 or larger is best. Always be mindful of the size of the room when decorating your home with pictures. GROUPS ARE GOOD

Wall clusters are a great way to show multiple photos of your family. Consider a series of images of your children or family taken at the same time. TELL YOUR STORY

When visiting friends, family and client’s home, I enjoy looking at the pictures they have on display. Well-placed images help to share a family’s personality. THE TIME IS NOW

Do not wait for the perfect moment to take family photos and display them in your home. Prior to their portrait sessions, my clients receive a complimentary design consultation. Modern technology allows me to show how your walls will look with your images. Taking the guesswork out of the scale and placement of your images allows you to be confident in your investment. If you are considering hiring a professional photographer, I would welcome the opportunity to capture images of your family. Tiffany Powell is an Atlanta-based photographer specializing in newborn, children, family, senior and life-style photogrpahy. Tiffany-Powell.com

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Now Showing MAREN HASSINGER…. DREAMING ARTICLE MAKEBA DIXON-HILL | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ounded in 1996, the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is the only museum in the nation that emphasizes art by and about women of the African Diaspora. Organizing two exhibitions a year, the Museum has a growing local and international reputation for organizing groundbreaking exhibitions that expand the viewer’s idea of creativity and the Black Experience. On view February 12 – May 16, 2015, is Maren Hassinger…Dreaming, an original retrospective of an artist who, for more than four decades has created works of art in sculpture, performance and video that explore our relationship to nature, movement and family. During the exhibit, the Museum will host and participate in a series of public programs that are not only free and open to the public, but will appeal to just about everyone in your family. Below are a few notable events:

LOVE, 2005 - Site specific installation at School 33 made from plastic t-shirt shopping bags, love notes, and human breath. BLACK BOX

Keith Purvis, “Travis and Tabitha” Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:30 p.m. BLACK BOX is a program where a featured artist shares an in-progress work in front of a live audience for feedback, engagement and encouragement. “Travis and Tabatha” is an independently financed dramedy directed by Keith Purvis about a 26-year-old failed fashion designer (Tabitha) and 28-year-old aspiring cook (Travis) who, out of necessity, become reluctant roommates on the Southside of Chicago. This unexpected situation forces them to make profound decisions on what they want to do with the rest of their life. COMMUNITY DAY

YOGA IN THE MUSEUM

Mondays, through April 27, 2015 12– 1 p.m. Meet at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art for a yoga class around works of art. Each session focuses on a different body part and helps you maintain greater balance, focus and strength. There’s a diverse roster of certified yoga instructors, so expect a different experience each week.

Saturday, April 18, 2015 1 – 4 p.m. A fun-filled day for all ages that includes art-making workshops, interactive tours, face painting, movement classes, giveaways from local cultural institutions and more. For a complete list of programs, more information, directions, and to schedule a guided tour, please call 404.270.5608, email museum@spelman.edu, or visit Museum.Spelman.edu.

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Star Student

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ummer Robinson had an opportunity to visit Africa this summer. It was a life changing experience for this bright 17-year-old high school senior and Atlanta resident. She spent 25 days in Africa visiting Ethiopia and Ghana. “My life will never be the same,” says Summer as she reflected on her recent journey. She was so inspired that she kept a journal and took many photos to remember the experience. She has written a book about her journey. Summer lights up every time she is asked about the trip. This soft-spoken young lady has a powerful message for people of African descent. “I just want everyone to know their history, to be proud of their heritage and inspired to do more.” Her infectious smile and warm spirit make you know the book will be an eye opener for young and old. She captures her audience and is very persuasive in her presentation. Summer envisions her work as an eye opener for many, especially teens. The book entitled Discovering Summer Abroad: A Teen’s Journey To Africa is available on Amazon and orders can be placed at CreateSpace.com/4986371.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Eating Tips for Kids

ARTICLE SHONTÉ PRESS

• Smoothies are a great way to sneak fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet. • Encourage your children to make healthier eating choices by involving them in the food preparation process. • For every meal that your child consumes, make sure that 50 percent of the plate contains some type of fruit and/or vegetable (preferably raw). • Get your children to drink more water by putting fresh or frozen fruit in a large container of water and letting it sit overnight. You’ll have a fruity and refreshing treat the next day. • Take your kids produce picking for a fun and healthy learning project. Then make a special treat with the items that you pick. If you can take a day trip to north Georgia, check out Mercier Orchards for strawberry, blueberries, cherries, blackberries and apples. • Make snack time exciting by thinking outside of the box. Tin Tin Snacks are a great way to do so. Simply pull out a cupcake pan and place a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in the separate compartments plus a healthy dipping sauce (i.e. yogurt, peanut butter, salsa, etc.). Shonté Press is a nutritionist and author in the South Fulton area. To learn more about Tin Tin Snacks, visit TimmysYummyTummy.com.

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Parent’s Corner

What Kind of Parent Are You? EXAMINING THE THREE PARENTING STYLES ARTICLE R. JOHNSON-VERWAYNE, PSY.D.

tweet by Dr. Steve Perry stated, “Rich or poor, black, white or other, there’s a pandemic of horrible parenting going on. Unchecked kids act like animals.” YES!! He couldn’t have said it better. As the “resident expert,” my friends often ask me what is going on. They want to know if they are on target with their parenting. After all, children don’t come with a manual. One brought up a great point in saying that her mother’s generation talked about how they “got beat (spanked) for little things.” Great point. Many current parents are trying to do the exact opposite of what

their parents did to them, but you can’t “throw the baby out with the bath water.” If you know me, I love the “dialect.” You can be a better parent and maintain some of the values instilled in you by your parents. According to Diana Baumrind, there are three parenting styles: 1) authoritarian, 2) authoritative and 3) permissive (laissez-faire). The authoritarian parent is the ultimate disciplinarian, or better described as the drill-sergeant. They believe that children should be seen and not heard and that adults are never to be questioned. These

parents produce anxious, defiant, rebellious children with low self-esteem. Permissive parents are the complete opposite. They befriend their children and have little rules or structure. Children are allowed to do whatever they want, when they please. Permissive parents are unknowingly negligent. These parents produce wild, disrespectful, unsure, confused children who often disrupt others and find it hard to function within the constraints of society. Finally, authoritarian parents are ideal parents. They present firm structure and boundaries, with a balance of love, warmth and playfulness. Authoritarian parents are highly involved with their children. They aren’t scary. They demand greatness from their children within reason and they accept themselves and their children as human beings who will make mistakes. These parents produce kind, confident, competent, successful children. Note that it is perfectly ok to be a drill sergeant or hands-off parent from time to time. Parenting is not an exact science. Relax a little and enjoy it. If you mess up, acknowledge it and keep it pushing. Chances are, if you’re even reading this article you are an interested and involved parent, or you desire to be, so keep it up. Until next time remember two things: be warm and be demanding. Happy parenting. Dr. R. Johnson-Verwayne is a licensed clinical psychologist at Standard of Care Psychological Services on Cascade Rd. StandardOfCarePsychological.com

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March and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning the basement of their late parents house into a cool, after-hours club. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings begin to clash over more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does the city around them, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ‘67 riots in America’s Motor City.” Detroit ‘67 will run through March 8 at 915 New Hope Rd, Atlanta, GA 30331. Performances are Wednesday – Saturday at 8p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM. Tickets and Season Subscriptions are available by contacting Ticket Alternative 1.877.725.8849 or TicketAlternative.com or TrueColorsTheatre.org.

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MARCH 7

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Children will enjoy listening to fun stories, songs, finger plays and lots of creative theme-related activities! Please come to our Barnyard Storytime and get the wiggles out!! 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Children’s Area 9111 Cascade Palmetto Highway, Palmetto, GA 30268. Ages 4-12. Call 404.613.4075 or visit the library to register.

Atlanta Trilingual Academy, an English, Spanish and Chinese Immersion School serving children ages 1-9 will host an open house on Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. at 2185B Spring Rd, Smyrna, GA 30080.

MARCH 1 & 18 OPEN HOUSE BEDFORD SCHOOL

The Bedford School Open House will be held Sunday, March 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, March 18 at 9 a.m. at 5665 Milam Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213. The school features grades 1-9,a low student to faculty ratio, and offers a four-week camp summer camp. Bedford incorporates multi-sensory learning, technology, intensive specialized reading programs and a structures physical education and art program.

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MARCH 13 SOUTHERN CIRCUIT TOUR OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS CHRIST CHURCH & CARRIAGE HOUSE

Hapeville “Reel to Real” Arts, an Independent Film & Arts Event Series will feature South Arts Films. As a part of the 2015 Spring Series, screenings will take place on Friday evenings at 680 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354, beginning with a reception with the filmmaker at 6 p.m. and the film screening at 7 p.m. followed by questions and answers. The series will feature This Ain’t No Mouse Music!, a documentary produced and directed by Chris Simon and Maureen Gosling. Roots music icon Chris Strachwitz (Arhoolie Records) takes the viewer on a hip-shaking stomp from Texas to New Orleans, Cajun country to Appalachia, searching for the musical soul of America. This film is for mature audiences. Free admission and parking. For upcoming films on the tour and more, visit Hapeville.org or SouthArts.org

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True Colors will produce the 2014 Kennedy Award Winner for Drama, Detroit ‘67 written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Hi-ARTS Artistic Director Kamilah Forbes. “It’s 1967 in Detroit and Motown music is getting the party started. Chelle

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Fine Art + Fashion, A Neiman Marcus Presentation to Benefit National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) is one of Atlanta’s premier benefit engagements, bringing together the city’s top business, political and civic leaders who love the arts and fashion. Now in its 9th year, Fine Art + Fashion raises important funds to support NBAF’s multidisciplinary arts programming in film, music, visual arts, theater and dance in addition to its education and public programs. The event, sponsored by

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Neiman Marcus at 3393 Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA 30326, includes a pre-show cocktail reception, awards program and fashion presentation as well as a post-show celebration. 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For tickets, visit. NBAF.org.

THE INTIMATE TRUTH TOUR: LEDISI SYMPHONY HALL

MARCH 19-25 BALLETHNIC… MORE THAN DANCE 25 YEAR CELEBRATION RIALTO CENTER

The Leopard is back! Come celebrate 25 years with Ballethnic at the Rialto Center for the Arts at 80 Forsyth St. NW Atlanta, GA 30303. Classically trained and culturally diverse, Ballethnic Dance Company blends traditional ballet with the artistic influences of ethnic cultures. 404.413.9TIX Tickets.Rialto.org.

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MARCH 26-APRIL 11 MAN OF LA MANCHA SERENBE PLAYHOUSE

Season Six: A Season of Transformation at Serenbe Playhouse kicks off with Man of La Mancha. The playhouse is located at 9110 Selbourne Ln, Palmetto, GA 30268. For tickets, visit SerenbePlayhouse.com.

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Ledisi has announced that the 23-city ‘The Intimate Truth Tour,’ will wrap at 8 p.m at Symphony Hall at 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309. The vocal powerhouse will be joined by R&B veterans Raheem DeVaughn and Leela James. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

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The experience includes preparing and eating dinner on Sunday and lunch on Monday with Chef Nathalie Dupree, breakfast and an overnight stay at the Inn at Serenbe at 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, Palmetto, GA 30268. Space is limited to 10 participants per class. To register call the Inn at Serenbe at 770.463.2610.

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Atlanta Trilingual Academy (404) 647-4995 atlantatrilingual.com

Pain 2 Wellness Center (404) 699-0966 pain2wellness.com

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Georgia Military College (678) 379-1414 gmc.edu

Prestige Healthcare Atlanta (404) 346-7100 prestigehealthcareatlanta.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS

The Bedford School (770) 774-8001 thebedfordschool.org

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Tiffany Powell Photography (404) 435-6274 tiffany-powell.com A National Limousine (404) 762-3007

Chick-Fil-A Backstage Tours tours.chick-fil-a.com/ Fulton County Government (404) 612-5800 fultoncountyga.gov South Fulton Chamber of Commerce (770) 964-1984 southfultonchamber.com

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Arlington Christian School (770) 964-9871 arlingtonchristian.org

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Jump-N-Rock (404) 576-6049 jump-n-rock.com

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Adams & Co. Real Estate, Inc (404) 255-7535 Reponzell Morris - REMAX (678) 819-9152 reponzellmorris.remax-georgia.com

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Parting Thoughts

The Atlanta I Know WORDS SALEEMAH JACKSON

ontrary to what the rest of the world may see on weekly television shows, the Atlanta I know is not defined by weave pulling, wine throwing and adult tantrums. It’s not defined by a contaminated version of the peach-flavored American dream in which men and women succumb to their basest human emotions in order to protect their fragile egos. With a careless right hook to the face of the legacy that past generations fought and died to build and protect, those who are recognized as “real” fail to authentically uplift and progressively better the very people who share the same ethnicity and oft times the same struggle. That’s not the Atlanta I know. The Atlanta I know is a bastion for culture, exploration and celebration of a unique geographical gumbo enhanced by being home to the world’s busiest airports; a place where the uniqueness of each neighborhood in the city is interlocked with a new South and an old-fashioned Southern hospitality. The Atlanta I know is a place where newer green initiatives like the Belt Line carve a new path in the middle of historic neighborhoods like Old 4th Ward and the West End, and storied legacies continue to pave the way in new subdivisions like those off Cascade Road and Camp Creek Parkway. It’s a city where families can ride the Skywheel and see the beautiful city skyline. The Atlanta I know is a place where the working man and the executive can ride the revitalized street car. Where doctors, dentists, a fire chief, a school superintendent and a mayor look like my children, the Atlanta I know shines. It shines as a beacon to other cities around the world, to a generation struggling to breathe but yet not

resigned to throw their hands up in defeat that a dream deferred is different from a dream realized. The Atlanta I know shines in South Fulton County, a part of the city that is on the cusp of the southern perimeter and forms a triangle with the cities of East Point and College Park. It shines in the soccer fields at Cliftondale Park and the tennis center on Stonewall Tell Road. As Atlanta shines, South Fulton County shines. Where Broadway talent is enjoyed for off Broadway prices at Southwest Arts Center and Tri-Cities high school fosters the next generation of talented actors, South Fulton shines. Whether enjoying the sweetness of Sammy’s Cheesecakes or the heartwarming soul food of Gladys Chicken and Waffles, those who call South Fulton home know that this part of the city is truly “It.” They know it when they visit the libraries on Cascade and Enon Roads and nationally known authors attend their book clubs. They know it when in spite of those who try to damper their efforts to create great homes in great neighborhoods, they resolve to join together instead of resolving problems alone. The Atlanta I know as the crown jewel of the larger region South Fulton County is a microcosm of an America that is hopeful going forward in light of a past year more challenging than generations have witnessed in recent decades. Yet, more and more Atlantans, both recent and seasoned, continue to move to South Fulton. There’s opportunity here, an opportunity in this corner of our great city to teach our children to leave the world a little better than we found it. That’s the Atlanta and the South Fulton I know.

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