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SUMMER 2016•VOL. 2, ISSUE 2

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SUMMER IN ALPHARETTA EQUALS Food Trucks, dining on patios, fireworks, farm-fresh food, art and music. We had a lot of fun putting this issue together for you, but not as much fun as you’ll have around town these next couple of months.

President CHRIS SMITH

Jennifer Mehall writes for us on page 18 about the state of the local farm-to-table movement and the restaurants who do the best job at sourcing local food in North Fulton. While very few restaurants are entirely “farmto-table,” we offer up several names of those who do a pretty darn good job of it.

Vice President, Publisher REGINA GULICK Contributing Writers JENNIFER MEHALL, CLAIRE MURPHY Administrative Assistant SARAH MABAL

Music is everywhere you look during the summer. On pages 14-15, we give you the lineups at Matilda’s Cottage Under the Pines and The Velvet Note, highlight the upcoming Dixie Chicks Concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, and list the upcoming shows at Chukkar Farm. The highlight of every summer in Alpharetta is the extravagant Fourth of July Fireworks display at Wills Park. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the spectacular show, free to the public with ample free parking. Read the details on page 16. Hang on to this copy of Alpharetta Magazine because we’ve got an extensive Restaurant Guide and Events Calendar that will get you through the end of August. Don’t blink! It’ll be ”back-to-school” before we know it. Enjoy these “lazy” days of summer. And always, live locally! Warm Regards,

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER P4 ADVERTISER INDEX P4 FARMERS MARKET FRESH P7 ALPHARETTA ARBORETUMS P8 ART IN THE PARK ALPHARETTA P9 AVOID SUNBURNS P10 PETS: TICK TALK P12 MATILDA’S UNDER THE PINES P14 THE VELVET NOTE P15 4TH OF JULY IN ALPHARETTA P16

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FARM FRESH AND LOCAL At the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’ Market, you will find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies and soaps. Additionally, downtown store owners open their shops with specials and unique products. In 2011 a Gazebo was added to downtown Alpharetta to mark

the permanent location of the Farmers Market, which is held every Saturday morning, rain or shine, from April 16th through October 29, 2016. Free and open to the public, visitors can also appreciate the free parking available throughout Historic Downtown Alpharetta. 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta alpharettafarmersmarket.com

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ARBORETUMS by Claire Murphy

Arbor-what? WHAT IS AN ARBORETUM? An arboretum is a collection of trees assembled and maintained for education, research and enjoyment. The mission of the Alpharetta Arboretum, Inc. is to connect people to nature for their education and enjoyment by engaging the community through horticultural demonstration, ecological education and the stewardship of botanically rich places. Alpharetta offers several public arboretums for us to enjoy. They’re located at Cogburn Road Park, Wills Park, Brooke Street Park, and Webb Bridge Park. Additionally, there is a community garden together with the arboretum at Wills Park. Here is some basic info about each so that you can decide the best time for you to visit: BROOKE STREET PARK ARBORETUM This arboretum features a variety of springtime flowering trees, which are a staple in landscapes and used as ornamental or specimen plantings. This five-acre passive park in downtown Alpharetta is located just behind City Hall. Enjoy the winding concrete path, a beautifully landscaped stream, open lawn, Veterans War Memorial and a small reading garden. WEBB BRIDGE PARK ARBORETUM Enjoy a plethora of natural beauty, trees and flora that are native to Georgia, upland hardwood forest, conifer forest and trees typically found in moist ravines and bottomland. Walk the mile and a half trail through the park to spot trees that represent all three of Georgia’s geographic regions: the mountains, the Piedmont and the coastal plain.

COGBURN ROAD PARK ARBORETUM This passive park hosts a collection of trees functioning as a living museum that can be used for education, research and enjoyment. Relax in the large, open play area, take a stroll on the .2 mile walking path, let the children enjoy the playground or pack a lunch to enjoy the picnic pavilions. Interestingly, you will also find a rainwater collection barrel demonstration---which is used to water the trees and other plants at the park. WILLS PARK ARBORETUM The natural setting and beauty of many native and non-native tree species is showcased in Wills Park, a 110-acre multi-use park near downtown. Wander through the park on the walking trail to see many street, border and accent trees that offer an educational perspective on the wide choices of trees suited for planting in the urban landscape. ALPHARETTA COMMUNITY GARDEN Visit Wills Park to experience an active organic community garden---it’s an organic educational garden where Alpharetta volunteer gardeners come together to learn, teach and share their gardening experience with each other, the community and visitors on how to grow and eat healthy fresh and delicious organic vegetables, herbs and fruits on a year-round basis. Local students from the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have supported the community garden with fundraisers, plantings and building projects. Milton High School students have completed several science experiments in the garden plots. So, visit our arboretums to learn, see, hear, receive, experience, explore, feel, smell, touch and taste the best of nature’s kiss on our town. For more information, check out the Alpharetta Arboretum facebook page or visit awesomealpharetta.com.

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matilda’s under the pines Matilda’s Music Under the Pines matildasmusicvenue.com 377 South Main Street All shows start at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy a night of great live music under the stars. Seating is limited so bring a chair. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Mudcat•June 18, 2016 Mudcat’s music has its roots in blues, Zydeco, Dixieland and folk. Dead Affect•June 24, 2016 A band of seasoned musicians from Atlanta, GA that plays the music of the Grateful Dead … and they put their own “fingerprint” on it. Following the Fare-Thee-Well tour in July of 2015 they formed and have been creating a buzz in the local Grateful Dead community with their high-energy, dynamic shows ever since. Appleseed Collective•June 25, 2016 A four-piece Americana band that’s toured these United States since 2010, serving up songs new and old—barn-burners, old soul jazz, airy mood pieces, bluesy digressions—to crowds hungry for more. Their music is a rich Dixie-Gypsy roots-music mélange with a modern twist, a long-simmering stew of old-time, ragtime, and bluegrass constantly refreshed—like the Melting Pot itself—with immigrant sounds and international spices. Villain Family•July 2, 2016 Enjoy high energy soul country at it’s gritty

best. Villain Family know that southern music is really a mix of gospel, country, rock and r&b. Following suit of some of the southern legends Villain Family uses a mix of humorous and heartfelt lyrics put to driving melodies that slap you right across the face. Farewell Angelina•July 4, 2016 Farewell Angelina is an all-female country quartet featuring four women who are each award-winning songwriters, dynamic singers and multi-instrumentalists. Their sound may remind you of the Dixie Chicks and Little Big Town, with a hefty dose of The Eagles’ vocal chemistry. Jennifer Daniels•July 9, 2016 “Imagine a singer/songwriter whose songs are as lyrically rich, personal and poetic as Joni Mitchell’s, while at the same time as ridiculously catchy as Cat Stevens. Now imagine the songs sung by a woman whose voice is sorta like Sarah McLachlan’s, only it’s both more powerful and more playful.” – Creative Loafing Gareth Asher and the Earthlings July 23, 2016•8:30pm – 10:30pm With the kind of voice that stops every passer-by on it’s sheer power and resonance, Gareth Asher’s music has grabbed the attention of some pretty impressive names in the music industry both in and out of his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Barry Richman•July 30, 2016 “One of the best electric guitarists in the world today–we kid you not!” – Creative

Loafing Honeywood•August 19, 2016 Rock out to a five-piece jamgrass-style band from Atlanta that plays a mix of original songs, choice covers and classic tunes inspired by traditional bluegrass, cajun, funk, jazz, Dead and jam bands. Honeywood seamlessly blends musical genres into a unique sound. Heather Luttrell•August 20, 2016 With two-part harmonies, acoustic guitar, banjo, drums and kazoo, the duo brings a big sound for two people, often surprising venues and fans with the large powerful voice that comes tearing out of Heather’s wiry, tattooed frame like a freight train. Fire and the Knife•September 3, 2016 An Atlanta based rock band that combines blues & soul making it into a fresh new southern rock sound. From down tempo intimate acoustic vibes to full blown electrifying harmonized guitars Fire & The Knife brings organic and truthful from the heart rock & roll music. Dirty Bourbon River Show Sept. 24, 2016 A gypsy folk circus rock band from New Orleans. Drawing from a rich diversity of musical backgrounds – with 4 musicians playing a revolving set of instruments and a ringmaster – the Dirty Bourbon River Show has been catching America’s eye with its wild, wayward music.

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the velvet note The Velvet Note thevelvetnote.com 4075 Old Milton Pkwy GA Music Awards Winner Angela Reign•June 17 In 2013, fans and the GA Music Awards crowned Angela Reign the Best Female Country Artist of the Year. In the same year, Angela was named by CBS Atlanta as one of the 5 Best Local Rock Bands, and her band competed as finalists in Hard Rock’s International Battle of the Bands. In 2014, Angela Reign was nominated for Best Overall Female Artist of the Year, and in 2015 Angela’s first release is a techno dance song collaboration with GA Music Awards Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Se’Von. 7:30pm and 9:30pm.; $25. Legendary Jazz Guitarist Larry Coryell•June 24 As one of the pioneers of jazz-rock — perhaps the pioneer in the ears of some — Larry Coryell deserves a special place in the history books. He brought what amounted to a nearly alien sensibility to jazz electric guitar playing in the 1960s, a hard-edged, cutting tone, phrasing and note-bending that owed as much to blues, rock and even country as it did to earlier, smoother bop influences. For a time, he rose with other legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and Eric Clapton and for decades, he has still been able to make his mark in music by way of the jazz & fusion world. 7:30pm

and 9:30pm; $49. Chandra Currelley•July 1st, 2nd This powerhouse performer is one of the stars in the fifth season on Tyler Perry’s ‘For Better or Worse’ on the OWN network, in an expanded role capacity with more laughs, more lines and more wisecracking hilarity as the beloved ‘Ms. V.’ Ms. V is the down-to-earth housekeeper for the show’s central characters Marcus and Angela, played by Michael Jai White and Tasha Smith. Montana Skies•July 8 A unique new sound, from finger-picking to flamenco, with the unusual pairing of cello and guitar. The core of the group Montana Skies is husband and wife team Jonathan Adams on guitars (steel string and spanish/nylon) and Jennifer Adams on cellos (acoustic cello and her custom 6-String Electric cello). Montana Skies’ debut recording Montana Skies reached #1 on world and instrumental music radio charts in April and May of 2004 and helped them win the title of “Best New Artist.” 7:30pm and 9:30pm; $24. AMP Trio: M(Y)OUR World July 9•AMP Trio presents m(y)our world, the next release of their collaborative efforts in an online video series and audio CD. With pianist Addison Frei and Bassist Perrin Grace flying in from New York, joining drummer Matt Young, AMP Trio returned to their University of North Texas roots, meeting at Panhandle House

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CRABAPPLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S annual 4th of July Walking Parade will be held again this year on Saturday, July 2nd in downtown Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion, 10am to Noon. Parade Marshall is Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood. Dogs, wheelchairs, strollers, bikes, trikes, family and friends young and old---everybody come out to celebrate the red, white and blue. For more information and to register, visit the Crabapple Community Association’s Facebook page! Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends at Wills Park on Monday, July 4! Alpharetta Recreation and Parks will host an evening of entertainment and children’s activities on the lawn and field behind Alpharetta Community Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a spectacular fireworks display to begin at dusk! Enjoy inflatables, face painting, balloon animals and fun in the children’s area, sponsored by Alpharetta Golden Age Club, with wristbands available for nominal fees. Food vendors located throughout the park will serve festive fare from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., including barbeque, hot dogs, hamburgers, Mediterranean style dishes, wood-fired pizza, tacos, grilled cheese, kettle corn, tapas, old fashioned lemonade, Italian ice, snow balls, ice cream and shaved ice delights! Alpharetta City Band is set to perform patriotic tunes starting at 6 p.m., followed by local band, Serious Business, playing classic rock and new country favorites. Red, white and blue glow sticks sold by Alpharetta’s Police Explorers will be a fundraiser for new uniforms and training materials. Top off the night relaxing in your lawn chair as we kick off a spectacular July 4th fireworks show! Here is important information to keep in mind for your July 4th event plans at Wills Park: • Accessible parking available near Wacky World Playground. Old Milton Parkway between Highway 9 and Wills Road will close when parking lots are full. • Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited in the park per City ordinance. • Pets must be on leashes or in a crate. • Charcoal grills are strictly prohibited.Small propane grills are allowed with permit.To obtain a permit, call 678-297-6123. • Food vendors and children’s entertainment will accept cash only. • To ensure safety of the large crowd attending, the City discourages use of personal fireworks in the park during this event. Some activities may be delayed or canceled due to inclement weather. However, the fireworks will be shot, rain or shine!

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BY JENNIFER MEHALL WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN WHEN YOUR FAVORITE DINING ESTABLISHMENT CALLS THEMSELVES “FARM-TO-TABLE?”

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IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT. YOU DON’T FEEL UP TO COOKING, BUT ARE LOOKING FOR A FRESH, HEALTHY MEAL FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OR DATE. What is so special about the meals you’ll find at many Alpharetta establishments is the farm-totable freshness! The term “farm-to-table” has been around for many years and could be considered tired, and worn out. But a few local restaurants celebrate this like a happy, seasoned marriage: Fresh ingredients and great food! Farm-to-table dining began as a backlash against the industrialization, commoditization, and centralization of our food production system. The farm-to-table “movement” first began in the 1970’s with the public’s recognition of the benefits of organic vegetables. By the end of the 1990’s the initiative slowly picked up steam and moved beyond vegetables to meats. First, grass-fed beef. Then, free-range chicken. Later, pastured pork. The production and consumption of lesser known livestock species soon began to gain momentum. These days, “farm-to-table” is a fairly ambiguous concept used in a variety of different ways in restaurants’ marketing, as well as in their kitchens. While some sales and marketing executives and journalists continue to use the term, most chefs and independent restaurant owners have stopped. “Farm-to-table” is an improperly and overly used adjective to describe various levels of food items on a restaurant’s menu which are sourced from local farms and markets. Very, very few restaurants are purely, entirely “farm-to-table.” Any restaurant using a single garnishing flower picked from outside can

now call themselves, “farm-to-table.”

However, we are happy to offer up a handful of fabulous local restaurants in North Fulton that do a pretty darn good job of it: Table & Main, Osteria Mattone, Foundation Social Eatery, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, Vin25, Secreto, La Casa Italian Grill, South Main Kitchen, Anabelle’s Table and Peach & Pork Chop. These restaurants seem to us to go out of their way to source regional cuisine using locally grown, organic ingredients from the restaurants’ own gardens, as well as from local farms and markets. Anabelle’s Table is a new restaurant in Alpharetta, off Windward Parkway. The owners Scott and Anabelle Parry’s love of good food had them sourcing local purveyors the minute they got to Alpharetta. Satisfied that the farm-to-table movement-- with sustainable and environmentally conscious farming practices-- was alive and well in Georgia, they decided to open Anabelle’s Table. Their passion for the business is evident in all the details from the homemade mixers to on premise baking, open kitchen and flawless service. They show their dedication to the consumer, farmers, growers and environment by offering seasonal menus that are fluid and changeable to optimize your choices. Ryan Pernice, Owner of Table & Main and Osteria Mattone in downtown Roswell explains, “We make every possible effort to source through local farms. In fact, our Executive Chef Woolery Back (“Woody”) is the President of the board of the Roswell Farmer’s Market.” Farm-to-table is not just a restaurant philosophy, but is beginning to evolve as a lifestyle choice for many.

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PHOTO COURTESY SCOOPOTP.COM AND ANABELLE’S TABLE “Thanks to the many food television series, social media, Pinterest and blogs, consumers are more educated and excited about what’s going on with their restaurant fare. They’re also more savvy and want to know exactly what they’re being served,” explained Chef Woody. At Foundation Social Eatery in East Roswell, Chef Mel Toledo offers, “If you’re a really good restaurant and really good at what you do, then you’re going to try to source from local farmers and use fresh food from local markets as often as you can.” He goes on to explain how the term “farm-to-table” has been abused by some to simply mean, “We’re healthy!” When, in reality, it is much, much more than that. “The use of locally grown food is a win/win/win for the restaurants, the patrons and the local farming industry…not just a ‘healthy choice.” Toledo uses seasonal ingredients from local farms like Buckeye Creek Farms in Woodstock. He frequents the local farmer’s markets in the area. He works with Sweet Apple and Artisans Market Owner Christy Hood who fills his wish list of farm foods. He elaborates, “How can I use in-season ingredients and make them shine? How can I treat an ingredient differently to get a different texture-- like his menu item which turns cauliflower into a scallop dish with almonds, apple slices and cauliflower puree. One thing that Chuck Staley knew when he opened Peach & The Porkchop is that today’s dining guests want to know exactly where their food is coming from. In designing the menu, Staley researched the local farms that could provide hormone-free, all natural foods and would fit into his North meets South menu. “We found the best local farms with the most responsible practices to supply us with fresh eggs, produce and meats… not only for our adult menus, but for our children’s menus as well,” reflects Chuck. “At many restaurants, the adult menu is filled with garden-fresh ingredients, while the kids are given a choice between frozen chicken fingers or pre-packaged Mac & Cheese. One of our focal points at Peach & The Porkchop is to provide the same high quality ingredients

for both adults and children. There are more than 20 different farm fresh dishes on our children’s menu,” he adds. Local farms which provide these ingredients to our best restaurants are all located within a 25-mile radius of North Fulton and run by local Georgians who take pride in the products they produce. Some of these farms include Circle-A Farms in Cumming, Fat Land Farms in Roswell, Morning Glory Farms in Cedartown, Maxwell Farms in Dallas, Georgia, Gazaway Farms in Cumming and Buckeye Creek Farms in Woodstock. Chef Derek Dollar at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Alpharetta sources his ingredients not only from local farms but from the restaurant’s own “Milton’s Acre.” The acre behind this local, fine-dining establishment provides fresh, in-season produce year-round. Dollar says, “People are doing ‘hyper-local’ dining, choosing eateries that have fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The “Garden Dinner Series” at Milton’s is a local showcase for diners looking for a special ‘farm-to-table’ experience including dining right in the garden itself. Many different varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables and herbs from the restaurant’s own backyard are used to create a family-style, memorable four-course meal with wine pairings and desserts. The newest ‘farm-to-table’ restaurant in Alpharetta is Secreto. Chef Boyd – prior Chef of Milton’s Cuisine and pioneer of Milton’s Acre— says, “Responsible chefs will always use fresh ingredients from nearby farm sources. The demand for higher-quality ingredients is strong and growing. As long as local chefs are up to the challenge then restaurant guests and the farming community will benefit.” Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails•miltonscuisine.com Foundation Social Eatery•foundationatl.com Table & Main•tableandmain.com Osteria Mattone•osteriamattone.com La Casa Italian Grill•lacasaitaliangrill.com Secreto•secretokitchen.com South Main Kitchen•southmainkitchen.com Anabelle’s Table•anabellestable.com Peach & the Porkchop•peachandtheporkchop.com

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RESTAURANT ADDRESS TEL. NUM WEBSITE FOOD 2B Whole 42 Milton Ave (404) 919-8875 2bwhole.net Gluten-Free , $$ 5 Seasons North 3655 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 521-5551 5seasonsbrewing.com American , $$ 850 F BarPizza 12635 Crabapple Road (678) 585-4628 850barpizza.com Italian/Pizza, $ Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine 5530 Windward Pkwy (678) 393-1110 abhiruchius.com Indian, $$ AJ’s Country Cooking 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 754-0530 ajscooking.weebly.com Southern, $ Akina 5815 Windward Pkwy (770) 663-0630 joesnewyorkpizzeria.com Japanese, $$ Alpha Soda 11760 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 442-3102 alphasoda.com American, $ Alpine Bakery and Trattoria 12315 Crabapple Rd (770) 410-9883 alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com Bakery, $ Altobeli’s Italian Restaurant 3000 Old Alabama Rd (770) 664-8055 altobelis.com Italian, $$$ American Girl Bistro 1202 North Point Circle (877) 247-5223 americangirl.com American $$ Amma Kitchen 390 Cumming Street (770) 475-7776 Indian $ Annabelle’s Table 5530 Windward Pkwy (470) 719-9993 annabellestable.com American, $$ Antico Pizza Avalon 3185 Avalon Blvd (770) 674-8811 experienceavalon.com Pizza $$ Another Broken Egg Cafe 4075 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 837-3440 anotherbrokenegg.com Breakfast, $ Atlantic Seafood Company 2345 Mansell Rd (770) 640-0488 atlanticseafoodco.com Seafood,$$ Aunty’s Kitchen 11775 Northfall Ln (678) 691-1432 auntyskitchenus.com Indian, $ Bagel Boys Cafe 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 569-1009 bagelboyscafe.com Deli,$ Bantam + Biddy 4195 Avalon Blvd (678) 248-5159 bantamandbiddy.com Brunch,$$ Bawarchi Biryani Point 2500 North Point Ct (678) 297-6700 bawarchibiryanipoint.com Indian$$ Benihana 2365 Mansell Road (678) 461-8440 benihana.com Japanese,$$$ Bite 11500 Webb Bridge Rd (770) 754-5500 biteatl.com American,$$ Bocado Burger 2820 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 248-5223 bocadoburger.com Burgers,$$ Bombay Brasserie 900 Mansell Road (770) 299-1634 bombaybrasserieatl.com Indian, $$ BoneHeads 5815 Windward Pkwy (770) 407-1747 eatboneheads.com Seafood,$$ The Bowl 4000 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 674-1969 American, $ Branch & Barrel 4100 Avalon Blvd (678) 436-5655 experienceavalon.com Craft Bar,$$ Breadtime 235 S Main St (678) 691-6723 breadtime-atl.com German, $ Bucca di Peppo 2335 Mansell Road (770) 643-9463 buccadipeppo.com Italian, $$ Buffalo Wild Wings 2375 Mansell Road (678) 352-4599 buffalowildwings.com American, $ BURGERFI 5475 Windward Parkway West (770) 817-4656 burgerfi.com American $$ Butcher & the Bottle coming soon downtown alpharetta thebutcherandbottle.com American, $$ Cabernet 5575 Windward Pkwy (770) 777-5955 cabernetsteakhouse.com Steakhouse Cafe at Pharr 3050 Windward Plaza (678) 691-4375 cafeatpharr.com Cafe, $$ Cafe Efendi 488 N Main St (770) 360-8014 cafeefendi.com Mediterranean California Pizza Kitchen 6301 North Point Pkwy (770) 664-8246 cpk.com Pizza, $$ Campania Pizzeria Napoletana 800 N Main St (770) 559-4674 campaniaga.com Pizza, $$ Carmine’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 4055 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 772-3644 carminesalpharetta.com Italian, $$ Carribean Fiesta 4000 North Point Pkwy (770) 521-0390 carribeanfiesta.com Carribbean, $$ Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant 5670 Hwy 9 N (770) 475-9100 casanuovarestaurant.net Italian Ceviche 42 Milton Avenue (770) 777-0230 cevichetaqueria.com Tex-Mex, $$ Cheesecake Factory 2075 North Point Circle (770) 751-7011 thecheesecakefactory.com American, $$ Chicken Salad Chick 970 North Point Drive (770) 667-5459 chickensaladchick.com Deli, $ Chili’s Grill & Bar 7800 N Point Pkwy (770) 594-9063 chilis.com American Chin Chin 3070 Windward Pkwy (770) 569-7565 chinchinwindward.com Chinese, $$ Coisas do Brasil 4055 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 867-2115 coisasdobrasil.net Brazillian, $$ Cold Stone Creamery 875 North Main Street (770) 777-2183 coldstonecreamery.com Ice Cream, $ Collet French Pastry & Cafe 225 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 770-6066 Facebook French, $$ Colletta 900 3rd Street (678) 722-8335 collettarestaurant.com American, $$ Cookout 11475 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 754-4157 cookout.com Burgers, $ Corner Bakery 10920 Haynes Bridge Rd (678) 317-0224 cornerbakerycafe.com Cafe, $ Corner Deli 10 Roswell Street (678) 566-0576 Facebook Deli, $ Crabapple Tavern 12350 Arnold Mill Rd (770) 667-7456 crabappletavern.com American Cracker Barrel 5580 Windward Pkwy (770) 521-9597 crackerbarrel.com Southern CRU Food & Wine Bar 2200 Avalon Blvd. (678) 248-5181 cruawinebar.com Wine Bar Crust Pasta & Pizzeria 131 S Main St (770) 777-6789 crust-pizzeria.com Italian, Pizza Cuzi Fresh Cafe 4160 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 867-9854 cuzifreshcafe.com Bistro, $ Davinci’s Donuts 131 South Main Street (678) 392-2523 davincisdonuts.com Donuts, $ Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 3070 Windward Plaza (678) 867-0777 dickeys.com BBQ Diner at North Point 2355 Mansell Rd (770) 650-6400 thedineratnorthpoint.com American, $$ Donut Theory 11550 Webb Bridge Way (470) 275-5530 donuttheory.com Donuts, $ Eggs Up Grill 270 Rucker Rd (678) 878-2251 eggsupgrill.com Breakfast, $ Einstein Brothers Bakery 5530 Windward Pkwy (678) 339-1866 einsteinbros.com 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RESTAURANT ADDRESS TEL. NUM WEBSITE FOOD Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 10795 Davis Dr (770) 992-5566 pappadeaux.com Seafood, $$ Pepperoni’s Tavern 4190 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 343-8228 pepperonistavern.com Pizza, $$ Peppers Indian Cuisine 13020 Morris Rd (678) 339-1999 thepeppersrestaurant.com Indian, $ Pinkberry 2200 Avalon Blvd. (678) 248-5162 pinkberry.com Novelty, $$ Pollo Tropical 10900 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 475-1426 pollotropical.com Spanish, $ Pure Taqueria 103 Roswell St (678) 240-0023 puretaqueria.com Tex/Mexican, $$ Qdoba Mexican Grill 5530 Windward Pkwy (770) 346-0087 qdoba.com Mexican, $ Ray’s On the Creek 1700 Mansell Rd (770) 649-0064 raysrestaurants.com Steakhouse,$$$ Rio Balsas Taqueria 235 South Main St (770) 475-7890 Facebook Spanish, $$ Rising Roll 11417 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 752-8082 risingroll.com Deli, $ Roasters 12850 Hwy 9 (770) 753-0055 roastersfresh.com American,$$ Romano’s Macaroni Grill 5045 Windward Pkwy (770) 360-6302 macaronigrill.com Italian, $$ Ruby Tuesday 6055 North Point Pkwy (770) 667-5776 rubytuesday.com American, $$ Ruth’s Chris Steak House 11655 Haynes Bridge Road (770) 777-1500 ruthschris.net Steakhse,$$$$ Sage Woodfire Tavern 11405 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 569-9199 restaurantalpharetta-ga.com American, $$$ Saigon Cafe 5530 Windward Pkwy (770) 360-6366 saigoncafeusa.com Chinese, $ Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery 4390 Kimball Bridge Rd (470) 226-7965 sallysglutenfreebakery.com Gluten-free, $$ Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 5215 Windward Pkwy (770) 754-5822 salsaritas.com Mexican, $ Salt Factory 102 S Main St (770) 752-1888 saltfactorypub.com Pub, $$ Satay House 281 S Main St (770) 663-8666 satayhouseatlanta.com Thai, $$ Secreto 6195 Windward Pkwy (770) 752-0922 secretokitchen.com Comfort, $$ Seven Seas Mediterranean Cafe 124 Devore Rd (678) 624-9371 sevenseascafe.net Greek, $ Shane’s Rib Shack 4180 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 569-1988 shanesribshack.com Ribs, $$ Simon’s Chinese Cuisine 3975 Old Milton Pkwy (678)762-0038 simonschinese.com Chinese, $$ Simply Pizza 3665 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 777-7729 SimplyPizza.com Pizza, $ Smallcakes of Alpharetta 4055 Old Milton Pkwy (470) 545-2051 smallcakescupcakery.com Bakery, $ Smashburger 5530 Windward Pkwy (770) 410-7611 smashburger.com Burgers, $$ Smokejack BBQ 29 S Main St (770) 410-7611 smokejackbbq.com BBQ, $$ South Main Kitchen 9 S Main St (678) 691-4622 southmainkitchen.com American, $$ Spice Brick Oven Kitchen 10800 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 777-0778 spicebrickovenkitchen.com Tapas, $$ Sri Krishna Vilas Indian Cuisine 5815 Windward Pkwy (770) 475-9195 skvilas.com Indian, $$ Superior Wok 6480 North Point Pkwy (770) 343-9698 superiorwok.com Chinese, $ Sushi Nami 5316 Windward Pkwy (678) 566-3889 sushinami.com Japanese, $$ SushiMing Japanese Kitchen 5430 McGinnis Ferry Rd (770) 751-0522 sushimingjapanesekitchen.com Japanese, $$ Sweet Tomatoes 950 North Point Drive (770) 777-9500 sweettomatoes.com Vegetarian, $ Taco Mac 875 N Main St (770) 346-9119 tacomac.com American, $$ Tacone Flavor Grill 3070 Windward Plaza Dr (678) 624-9193 tacone.com American, $$ Tara Humata Mexican Grill 6195 Windward Pkwy (770) 772-4540 tarahumata.com Mexican, $$ Tassa Caribbean Buffet 4005 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 395-6748 tassarotishop.com Carribbean, $ Taste of India 3070 Windward Pkwy (678) 242-0155 tasteofindia.com Indian, $ Ted’s Montana Grill 6100 Avalon Blvd (678) 710-9025 tedsmontanagrill.com Steakhse, $$ Teriyaki Grill House 3710 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 777-1152 teriyakigrillhouse.com Japanese, $ Thai Squared 5530 Windward Pkwy (678) 297-0202 thaisquared.net Thai, $ Thai Thai 11525 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 777-1306 eatthaithai.net Thai, $$ Three Dollar Cafe Jr. 3710 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 664-7600 threedollarcafe.com American, $ Tin Roof Kitchen 52 N Main St (770) 360-9395 tinroofkitchen.com Gluten-free $$ Tom + Chee - Alpharetta 970 Northpoint Dr (470) 375-5871 tomandchee.com Sandwich, $$ Topgolf 10900 Westside Pkwy (770) 217-0513 topgolf.com American, $$ Tower Burger 1495 Alpharetta Hwy (770) 674-1795 towerburger.com Burgers, $ Tuscany Cafe & Bistro 28017 Mill Creek Ave (678) 624-9532 tuscanycafebistro.com American, $$ Twisted Taco 5815 Windward Parkway (770) 777-9199 twistedtaco.com Mexican, $$ Urban Spice 4120 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 566-0169 urbanspice.com Indian, $$ Vidalia’s Southern Steakhouse 5750 Windward Pkwy (770) 754-9600 marriott.com Steakhse, $$ Village Tavern 11555 Rainwater Dr (770) 777-6490 villagetavern.com American, $$ Vinny’s on Windward 5355 Windward Pkwy (770) 772-4644 sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com Italian, $$$ Vito’s Pizza-Rant 3665 Old Milton Pkwy (770) 475-0369 vitospizzarant.com Italian, $$ Volcano Asian Bistro 5316 Windward Pkwy (678) 366-9668 volcanobistro.com Sushi, $$ Wildflour 5815 Windward Pkwy (678) 822-9453 wildflouratlanta.com Sandwich, $$ Wild Wing Cafe 5530 Windward Pkwy (678) 990-9464 wildwingcafe.com American, $ Z Pizza 5315 Windward Pkwy (678) 205-4471 zpizza.com Pizza, $

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Jack Cashin

JACK CASHIN, Alpharetta resident and creator of Chukkar

Farm Polo Club & Event Facility in the northern part of our city---at 88 was the oldest active Polo player in the U.S. Now, in his 90th year, he continues to be a serial entrepreneur, having started many commercial enterprises over the years in a variety of industries. He was the founder of a successful chain of restaurants during the 1980’s in Metro Atlanta, Cashin’s Restaurants and was awarded Restaurateur of the Year in 1982. Jack also founded a Yachting company consisting of a 6o foot schooner sailing out of Montego Bay, Jamaica; published an independent magazine DARE, that was distributed through barber shops across the U.S. Today, Jack is the owner of Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility located in Alpharetta, offering a spectacular venue for special events such as weddings and company outings. In 2015 he created a large scale outdoor sculpture garden, Cashin’s Sculpture Garden, on the Chukkar Farm property, open to the public for group tours. Chukkar Farm offers weekly Sunday Polo Matches to the public

and polo lessons to the interested. In addition, Jack has a broad range of life experiences including race car driving, sky diving, and scuba diving. He was also a model and actor on TV and in industrial films. In 1996 Jack ran for Georgia State Senate and in 1998 he ran for Governor of Georgia, both under the Libertarian Party. He also ran for Commissioner of Agriculture in 2000. He recently compiled a very entertaining book, A Gift of Wit, Wisdom, and Modern Folklore, consisting of a collection of funny, thought provoking and touching emails, articles and minutiae that Jack has collected over the years - something for everyone looking to be entertained. The book is available through Yawn’s publishing, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

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A home is the often most expensive purchase we make in our lifetime. It’s a serious transaction with significant financial and emotional ramifications for the parties involved, and having proper representation is critical. In 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors, a full 89 percent of buyers used a real estate agent, and so did 88 percent of sellers. Realtor® representation during a real estate transaction is important for both buyers and sellers. Why? Complex Regulations Every home is different, and laws change every year and vary from state to state. Generally speaking, people purchase a new home every 7-10 years, and a lot can — and usually does — change between transactions. Realtors® are immersed in real estate, and they must stay current with all the updates in regulations, laws, contracts and practices. Save Time Browsing online is a terrific way to start a home search — in fact, almost 90 percent of people start their home search online. But when it’s time to buy, knowing all the pros and cons of a property can help you make the right decision. Realtors® live and breathe real estate, and they can share information about a home that you wouldn’t otherwise know. For example, they can tell you about the perils of polybutylene piping (a plumbing material that’s prone to bursting), or the concerns with FRT plywood (a roofing material that can spontaneously combust in higher temperatures, like those in attics). Pricing and Selling a Home There are lots of sites where you can view price estimates for your home before you list it for sale, but you take a risk using them. In some markets, online estimates can be off by as much as 35 percent, and they often rely on tax records and data that can be as old as 6-12 months. Realtors® know the local market, have access to the freshest sale data, and can price your house in line with the market to maximize your earnings. Contracts and Negotiations Finding the right home is the fun part. Then the real work begins. Today’s contracts can be 50 pages long. Realtors® can help you navigate these complex documents and craft an attractive offer. Plus, when it comes to negotiation, your Realtor® is your advocate and can bring an objective voice to the situation.

DOM=days on market STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PRICE 1004 Tullamore Place Country Club of the South 1,360,000 16050 Thompson Rd n/a 1,315,000 3147 E Addison Drive Ellard 1,060,000 201 Allmond Lane Allmond Tree Farms 975,000 12867 Gransley Ct Gransley 850,000 1205 Basnett Dr Crabapple Brook 704,900 255 Cotton Field Ct Kimball Farms 679,900 401 Ranger Passage Windward 669,500 14435 Morning Mountain Crooked Creek 655,350 11805 Stratham Dr Kimball Bridge Walk 635,000 3599 Strath Dr Eastgate 601,189 110 Burford Hollow Glen Abbey 600,000 700 Society St Palisades 595,000 250 Beacon Knoll Dr Hampton Hall 575,500 801 Stuart Dr Stuart Park 565,000 810 Dockbridge Way Oxford Lakes 554,900 12528 Darvish Ln Pearl of Alpharetta 550,000 301 Angelica Way Enclave at Glen Abbey 540,000 650 Peace Creek Trace Windward 526,000 400 Bethany Green Cove Bethany Green 525,000 1055 Jennifer Oaks Dr Jennifer Oaks 512,500 2615 Augeron Ct Cogburn Walk 506,672 2320 Hopewell Plantation Hopewell Plantation 500,000 12634 Itaska Walk Crabapple Crossroads 470,000 9723 Spruill Rd Shades of the South 460,000 390 Eagles Pass Crooked Creek 447,500 114 Birmingham Walk Birmingham Manor 442,000 5180 Southlake Dr Windward 439,900 6815 Counselors Way Jamestown 430,000 12010 Morning Mist Dr Pennbrooke 427,000 345 Chelsey Ct The Chelsey 420,000 405 Overhill Bend Cambridge 418,000 12155 Limeridge Ct Crabapple Registry 410,000 1715 Lynwood Pl Hanover Place 408,000 755 Olde Clubs Dr River Ridge 387,500 4999 LaFaye Ln Abberley Towneship 379,500 5525 Ashewoode Downs Highland Park 370,395 340 Hughes Branch Close Crabapple Chase 363,000 6230 Bannerhorn Run Windward 349,000 5011 Morriscastle Dr Kendrix Park 339,900 11975 Morning Mist Dr Pennbrooke 331,000 315 Aqueduct Ct Churchill Downs 318,500 2395 Lunetta Ln Gatewood 313,000 1125 Olivine Dr Silver Ridge 307,000 3396 Archgate Cr Kennewick Pl 301,000 240 Relais Trace Coventry 295,000 520 Creek Landing Ln Leeward Walk 290,000 12105 Greenmont Walk Greenmont Walk 283,000 610 Birch Forest Lane The Forest 279,900 205 Roxbury Circle The Oaks 277,500 460 Brown Thrasher Wedgewood 271,500 2980 Sawtooth Cir Rivermont 265,000 1060 Arborhill Ln Arbors at Henderson Vil 258,000 625 Arncliffe Ct Wellington 255,000 1420 Kingfield Dr Concord Hall 250,000 1273 Dalesford Dr Holleybrooke 240,000 2325 Grand Junction Dr Chadbourne 238,000 490 Chimney Bluff Rivermont 232,500 1865 Millstone Ct Millstone 226,907 345 Sihouette Ct Avensong 225,000 211 Brooke Dr Meadow Brook Hills 207,000 112 Devonshire Dr Devonshire Regency 196,000

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FOOD T RUCK ALLEY thursdays through October

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FOOD TRUCK ALLEY Every Thursday from April 14 through October 27, 2016•5 – 9p.m.•Old Roswell Street•Enjoy a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early! ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET Saturday mornings through April 16 – October 29, 2016•8:30AM to 1PM•Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta At the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market you will find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies, soaps. Visit the City of Alpharetta’s website before the event in case of inclement weather or call 678-297-6133.

DIXIE CHICKS IN ALPHARETTA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre•Sunday,•August 14th, 2016 at 7:00PM•Ticket Price: $20.50 TO $40.50

Innovators, renegades, villains, mothers, influencers

and music superstars, Dixie Chicks, announced today a return to touring with their upcoming DCX MMXVI World Tour. The multiple Grammy Award®–winning and multi-platinum selling band will kick off their highly anticipated North American tour, on June 1, 2016 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. DCX MMXVI World Tour will visit over 40 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada with dates lined up in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Vancouver, Washington DC, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston and more. The North American leg of the DCX MMXVI World Tour immediately follows the group’s previously announced European tour shows. Since their first album, the music of the Dixie Chicks have stirred emotions in fans across the world making them one of the most

biggest and most influential bands of our time. Not just “big for a country band” or “big for a big female band,” the Dixie Chicks are a multi-platinum selling act in North America, Europe and Australia. They are one of a mere handful of acts with multiple albums achieving “diamond” status (meaning sales over 10 million copies) – both WIDE OPEN SPACES (1998) and FLY (1999) hit that stratospheric landmark – and over the years have sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won thirteen Grammy Awards. Their on-stage reputation has helped them sell over $100 million worth of concert tickets while outspoken songs like “Goodbye, Earl” and “Not Ready To Make Nice” made it clear that this power trio played by nobody’s rules. The Dixie Chicks have grown from a band into a cultural force becoming the biggest selling female band of all time in the U.S. dixiechicks.com

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GOLF CLUB OF GEORGIA • 1 Golf Club Dr., 30005 golfclubofgeorgia.com Two Arthur Hills-designed courses, Lakeside and Creekside are distinctly different from each other offering the golfer enormous architectural, aesthetic and strategic variety. In 1999, Golf Digest honored Lakeside’s par-5, 607 yard 11th hole as one of “America’s Best 99 Golf Holes.” CROOKED CREEK GOLF CLUB• 3430 Highway 9 N, 30004 thecrookedcreekclub.com• Crooked Creek’s Course offers a par 72 Michael Riley design that plays nearly 7000 yards from the back tee. Featuring undulating greens, demanding tee shots, and challenging approach shots, it is regarded by many to be the premier Championship golf course in Greater Atlanta. TROPHY CLUB OF ATLANTA• 15135 Hopewell Rd., 30004 americangolf.com/trophy-club-atlanta Carved out of heavily wooded terrain in order to create a challenging yet playable course, they now offer Champion Bermuda greens. Nominated as Golf Digest’s “Best New Public Course” when opened in 1992, it was designed by DJ DeVictor and ABC-TV Golf Analyst Steve Melnyk. MILTON COUNTRY CLUB• 1785 Dinsmore Rd, 30004 miltoncountryclub.com•Although the par 70 Willard Byrd design tips out at 6100 yards, this course will test the patience of any golfer. This risk-reward course gives you the choice to shape a fairway wood to a narrow fairway or go for the gusto and let it rip. It boasts narrow tee shots and pure rolling stamp sized greens. ECHELON GOLF CLUB• 501 Founders Dr., 30004 echelonliving.com A broad-shouldered beautiful and formidable test designed by famed golf course architect Rees Jones, this course wanders over 600 acres of rolling hills, providing striking elevation changes and panoramic views, most notably on the back nine. This semi-private course also features a 32acre practice facility.

Check out the “new”

WHITE COLUMNS COUNTRY CLUB • 300 Clubhouse Dr., 30004 whitecolumnscountryclub.com This Tom Fazio designed golf course has consistently been rated one of the area’s top courses, guarded by towering pine trees and featuring large greens. Golfers will find deep bunkers and countless elevation changes as the course layout gradually increases in challenge and splendor building to a crescendo over the last final five holes.

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ATLANTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB• 350 Tournament Players Dr., 30004 atlantanationalgolfclub.com Building on a legacy of greatness, this course was crafted by renowned father and son team Pete and P.B. Dye. The 6942 yard, par-72 course meanders across 240 acres of natural hardwoods, babbling brooks and rolling hills, perfect for the golfers who demand challenge, playability, beauty and fairness. MANOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB• 15951 Manor Club Dr., 30004 manorgcc.com Home to the only Tom Watson championship golf course in Georgia with 18 masterfully designed and memorable holes winding throughout hardwoods and towering pines, quiet lakes and streams. Seeped in the tradition of golf’s birthplace, Scotland, this course is extraordinary, boasting impeccable course conditioning and breathtaking vistas.

MILTON

TRADITIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT is excited to announce that Alpharetta Athletic Club will be separating its two facilities (East and West Courses) into two individual private clubs to be known as Crooked Creek Club and Milton Country Club. General Manager Larry Hayes says, “This is a positive change as both clubs will become better suited to meet the needs of their memberships and our community.” In restoring the name to Crooked Creek, Traditional Golf Management is affirming the clubs historical ties to the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Crooked Creek Club remains a great value offering an18-hole Mike Riley designed championship golf course, premier practice facilities, beautiful clubhouse and an exceptional dining experience. The vision for Milton Country Club is to offer a traditional private country club experience for the entire family with a player friendly golf course, tennis courts, a competition swimming pool, fitness facility and casual dining. The club is committed to providing family

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JOIN US AT THE CREEK oriented programs and activities year round creating the perfect member experience. In addition, Milton Country Club is introducing a new Lifestyle Membership that caters to the needs and lifestyle. Traditional Golf Management (TGM) is an affiliate of Traditional Golf Properties (TGP), a Williamsburg, Virginia based owner of semi-private and private golf courses on the East Coast. TGM presently operates twenty-one clubs, or 24+ professionally managed eighteen-hole courses, which includes the facilities for TGPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account and has expanded into third party management with ten properties in Connecticut, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. TGM has developed an innovative business model that is based on creating a value proposition that is relevant to a larger sector of the golfing public and generating strong and sustainable financial performance by maximizing rounds volume and ancillary spending. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Crooked Creek Club thecrookedcreekclub.com Larry Hayes, General Manager, 770.475.2300 x110 Philip Herterick, Membership Director, 770.475.2300 X119 Milton Country Club miltoncountryclub.com Chris Wright, Club Manager, 470.395.5004 Philip Herterick, Membership Director, 770.475.2300 X119

YOU WILL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME!

Crooked Creek Club is an exceptional value offering a challenging 18-hole Mike Riley designed golf course, premier practice facilities, welcoming clubhouse, casual dining experience and entertaining social activities for the entire family. Combine all of that with our outstanding service and Crooked Creek Club becomes a fantastic place to play golf, entertain friends or just relax. Crooked Creek offers a variety of affordable membership options.

Call our Membership Director today

770.475.2300 X119 For membership information, or to schedule a time to visit us.

3430 Highway 9 North, Milton GA 30004 thecrookedcreekclub.com

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PLACES TO GO•PEOPLE TO SEE•THINGS TO DO JUNE 2016 13 Under Pressure and Out of

Thyme, 7-9PM, Publix Apron´s Cooking School. 4305 State Bridge Rd.

Summer Sweets: Ice Cream & Sorbet, Sur la Table, 11AM - 1PM, 1000 North Point Circle

16 American Girl´s Lea to the Rescue

Alpharetta Farmers Market, 8:30AM -1 M, Saturdays thru October. Old Canton Street Day with Dad Pancake Breakfast, 9AM - 11:30AM. Ages 6-9. Salud! Cooking School at Whole Foods Market Avalon, 2800 Old Milton Pkwy. Crabapple Knoll Vet Clinic Adoption Day, 10AM - 2PM. 12604 Crabapple Rd

Viewing Event, 10AM - 3:30PM, North Pointe Mall,10:00AM, 12:30PM and 2:30 PM. Reservations required; 877-247-5223.

Rock 100.5, Kicks 101.5 & Carl Black Presents CROCK FEST, 7PM - 11PM. VZW Amphitheatre, vzwamp.com

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM 9PM, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation food trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

Mud Cat, 8:30PM - 10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 So Main St, matildasmusicvenue.com

Girl´s Night Out: Sur la Table, 5PM 9PM. 1000 North Point Circle

5PM - 7PM, Sur la Table, 1000 N Point Crt

19 Date Night: The Thrill of the Grill,

20 Vegetarian: Not you Everyday

Berry Jubilee, 7PM - 8:30PM, Publix Apron´s Cooking School. 4305 State Bridge Road. 770.751.8560.

Noodle, 7AM - 9PM, Publix Apron´s Cooking School. 4305 State Br Rd.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Great American Music, 8PM - 11PM. VZWAmphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

Dashboard Confessional With Taking Back Sunday , 6:30PM -11PM. VZW Amphitheatre, vzwamp.com

17Atlanta Book Club Discussio, Craft,

4:30PM - 5:30PM, American Girl at North Pointe Mall. Georgia Music Awards Winner Angela Reign, 7:30PM and 9:30PM. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy. thevelvetnote. com Capitol City Xpress, 8 M - 10PM, Chukkar Farm Polo Club;1140 Liberty Grove Rd. Chukkarfarmpoloclub.com

22 Taste Of Chaos Tour Featuring

23 Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM - 9PM, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation food trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

24 Legendary Jazz Guitarist Larry

Coryell, Show Times 7:30PM and 9:30PM. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy. thevelvetnote.com Dead Affect, 8:30PM - 10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 So Main St, matildasmusicvenue.com

Alpharetta Farmers Market, 8:30AM - 1 M, Saturdays thru October. Old Canton Street downtown. Father-Daughter Night w/ Atlanta Braves, 2:30PM - 6PM. American GirlNorth Pointe Mall. Summer Solstice Soiree: Benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, 6:30PM 10:30 M. 2200 Avalon Blvd. Erin’s Hope for Friends Celebration & Silent Auction, 7PM - 11PM, Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Pkwy. erinshopeforfriends.org/events Appleseed Collective, 8:30PM - 10:30 PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 South Main Street, matildasmusicvenue.com

28 Barenaked Ladies With Special

Guests, 7:30 PM - 11 PM. VZW Amphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley,5PM - 9PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation food trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

JULY

1 Date Night: Italian Supper , 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Sur la Table,1000 North Point Circle

Federalist Summer Fun with Barbecue, 7-9 PM, Publix Apron´s Cooking School. 4305 State Bridge Rd. Chandra Currelley, ShowTimes 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy. 855.583.5838 or thevelvetnote.com LOCALLIFEPUBLISHING.COM

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2 Alpharetta Farmers Market,

8:30AM - 1PM, Saturdays through October 29. Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta. 678-297-6133. MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS: BERRY DESSERTS – ages10+; 2PM - 5PM. Salud! Cooking School at Whole Foods Market Avalon, 2800 Old Milton Pkwy.

ussical The Musical, 8PM - 10PM, ACT1 Theater180 Academy Street

- 1PM,Saturdayds thru Oct. Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta.

The Jeff Pike Band , 8PM - 10 M. Chukkar Farm Polo Club; 1140 Liberty Grove Rd. Chukkarfarmpoloclub.com

CADYN LEXA, 5PM and 7PM, The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy. 855.583.5838 or thevelvetnote.com.

16 Alpharetta Farmers Market,

AUGUST

8:30AM - 1PM, every Sat through Oct 29. Old Canton St, 678-297-6133. 8th Annual Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball Classic 9AM - 4PM, Wills Park. atlanta.braves.mlb.com

Couples Cooking: Grilling with Seafood , 7- 9PM. Publix Apron´s Cooking Scl. 4305 State Bge Rd. 770.751.8560.

I Love the 90’s Tour , 7:30 PM - 11 PM, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Vzwamp. com

James Casto, 8PM - 10PM. Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility. 1140 Liberty Grove Rd. 770.664.1533. Chukkarfarmpoloclub.com

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM - 9PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell Street. 6-8 rotation trucks, music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

Villain´s Family, 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 So Main St, matildasmusicvenue.com Fireworks, 6M - 10PM, Wills Park. Rain or Shine. Bring a picnic. wesomealpharetta.com

8 Montanna Skies, 7:30PM and

9:30PM. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy. thevelvetnote.com

9 Jennifer Daniels, 8:30PM -

10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 So. Main St, matildasmusicvenue.com Alpharetta Farmers Market, 8:30AM - 1PM, Saturdays thru Oct. Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta. MP Trio presents m(y)our World, ShowTimes 7:30PM and 9:30PM. The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy. thevelvetnote.com

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM - 9PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

14 -16 ACT1 Theater Presents Se-

- 9PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell Street. Enjoy 6-8 rotation trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

4 - 6 Market at Matilda´s, 10AM -

4PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 South Main St, matildasmusicvenue.com

5 - 6 James Casto, 8PM - 10PM.

Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility. 1140 Liberty Grove Road. 770.664.1533. Chukkarfarmpoloclub.com

6 Old Soldiers Day Race and Parade

Boston with special guests , 7:30PM 11PM, VZW Amphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

Farewell Angelina, 8:30PM - 10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 So Main St, matildasmusicvenue.com 5 PM - 9 PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation food trucks, music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

4 Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM

7AM to Noon. Rain or Shine.Day kicks off at 7a.m. with the 8K road race at Wills Park. Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at the American Legion at 201 Wills Road at the end of the parade. Awesomealpharetta.com

4 July 4th Festivities and

7 Alpharetta Food Truck Alley,

USTA National Championship Girls 12 , 9AM - 5PM. Windward Lake Club Tennis Center, 2001 Lake Windward Drive. www.windwardlakeclub.com

23 Gareth Asher and the Earthlings, 11Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM 8:30PM - 10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 South Main Street, matildasmusicvenue.com Alpharetta Farmers Market, 8:30AM - 1PM,Saturdays thru October 29. Old Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta. 678-297-6133. Tedeschi Trucks Band w/Special Guests , 7:30PM - 11PM, VZW Amphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

- 9 M, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

13 ree Family Reunion Workshop, 10AM - 1PM. Hilton Garden Inn, 4025 Windward Plaza, to register, email: anna@awesomealpharetta.com

Train with Andy Grammer , 7:30PM 11PM, VZW Amphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

28 Alpharetta Food Truck Alley,

Dixie Chicks, 7PM - 11PM, VZW Amphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5PM - 9PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell St. 6-8 rotation trucks and music each week. awesomealpharetta.com

5PM - 9PM, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Roswell Street. 6-8 rotation trucks, music; awesomealpharetta.com

Gwen Stefani with Eve , 7PM 11PM.,VZW Amphitheatre. Vzwamp.com

30 Barry Richman, 8:30PM -

10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 So Main Strt, matildasmusicvenue.com

19 Honeywood, 8:30PM - 10:30PM, Matilda Under the Pines, 377 South Main Street, matildasmusicvenue.com

Alpharetta Farmers Market, 8:30AM

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James Casto, 8PM - 10PM. Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility. 1140 Liberty Grove Rd. Chukkarfarmpoloclub.com

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