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Cobb Life October 2010 Volume 6, Issue 7 PUBLISHER

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A-1 Insurance Benefits Acorn Home & Garden Acworth Bookstore Alan Belinky DDS Antiques of Vinings Atlanta Blood Services Atlanta Lyric Bernards Bakery Body Proud - Mindy Castellanos Carpet Dry Tech Center for Allergy & Asthma Chattahoochee Tech Cherokee State Bank Cheryl Draa Interior Design Childrens Health Care Cobb Civic Center Cobb Hardware Cochran Floors Creekside Bank D. Geller Dance Stop DK Gallery Dogwood Terrace Dr. McCamy Fabric & Fringe Fireplace Company Fireside Energy Fresh N Fit Gail Holman Gas South Broadway Series Geico Georgia Ballet Georgia Memorial Park Glitz & Glamour Golden Rugs Good Measure Meals Halo Salon Harry Norman - Joanna, Ellen, Carson Hearing Solutions Heck & Company Henry's Louisiana Grill

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Horizon Construction & Remodeling 50 Johnson Ferry Baptist 84 Julep' Home Décor 58 Kennesaw Dental Care 32 Kennesaw State Continuing Education 75 Lake Acworth 59 Leather Gallery & sleep Studio 85 Magnolia Room 61 Manders Dental 54 Marietta Fish Market 45 Marietta Hearing 4 Marietta Imaging 87 Marietta Pilgrimage 83 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art 71 Mayes Ward - Dobbins Funeral Home 91 Mini Maid 22 Northside Hospital 9 Northside Hospital Sleep Center 14 Northside Hospital-Spine Center 42 Paw Spa Resort 21 & 24 Peachmac 60 Piedmont Hospital 92 Pinnacle Orthopaedics 25 Plastic Surgery Center of the South 44 Resurgens 63 Roswell Street Baptist 10 Rug Décor of Kennesaw 69 Savannah Court 74 Solaris 3 Spot On Consulting 89 Sue Hilton 38 Sundial Plumbing 62 Terri & Co 22 The Bottoms Group 7 The Framery 74 Traton Homes 55 United Community Bank 35 Waverly Hotel 68 Wellstar 2 White Rabbit 89 Winnwood Retirement 28

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CONTENTS

26 features 16 KETCHUP IS CATCHING UP Gourmet ketchups on the Cobb market 26 LIFE AND HOW TO LIVE IT Vinings resident reinvents himself in a down economy 36 HIGH COUNTRY HOME Cobb couple enjoys Western NC vacation home

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40 CLASSIC COCKTAILS Recipes for tailgating at the game 46 MAN ROOMS Inside unique Cobb man getaways 64 MURDER HE WROTE Kennesaw author releases first book

departments 18 STYLE Shopping in Acworth’s amazing downtown area 30 SPICE Funky, fresh frozen yogurt the rage in East Cobb 66 WINE Thinking outside the barrel 72 PULSE Cobb paralegal runs the Great Wall

in every issue 8 FROM THE DIRECTOR

78 HIGHLIGHTS

10 LETTERS

81 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

11 NEWS AND NOTEWORTHY

82 SCENE

76 FROM THE WEB

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The simple glory and power of the man room

When we moved into our new home a few years ago, there was an old work shed out back. It had electricity , lights and portals on the wall for pneumatic tools.

It also had a rusted-out air conditioning unit, a horde of spider nests, an intense musty smell and spaces between the window frames and sheetrock where you could literally see through the walls.

Despite such a sad state the shed was in, it was destined to be my man room, in lar ge part to my wife’s suggestion. (Yes, she is that smart, that sweet and has that much foresight.)

During the course of that summer, I worked in that room relentlessly. I painted. I cleaned the walls and floors. I ripped the old a/c unit out of the wall and installed a new one.

I also had help.

My brother-in-law Joshua Campbell and I devoted a Saturday to trimming out the windows, installing molding on the baseboards and laying a piece of carpet my brother Jonathan donated. I ran a cable line from our house so I could hunker down out there during football season and yell, jump and cheer to my heart’ s content.

And after the hard work was done, I began giving it some personality.

Now, UGA football memorabilia, Irish pub signs, album covers, flags and photos of old friends adorn the walls. A minifridge stands guard in one corner next to my writing desk and in another corner, I have set up a mini-recording studio complete with amplifiers, microphones and, my most recent acquisition, a set of used drums. (After debating on taking up rugby earlier this year, I decided that at 37 learning to play drums might be a bit more for giving on my bones and ego.)

Like some of the gents you can read about in this issue, I named my man room. Ironically, mine is named after a woman.

“Haskin’s Hideaway” is a tribute to my late great-grandmother Helen Haskins Hall. She was a newspaper columnist, a published poet and an accomplished painter and sculptor . (While she might not have been as enthused about the football ties of the room, I am positive she would appreciate a quiet place to write and play music.)

This, in a nutshell, is my man room.

All that said, what exactly is the purpose of a man room?

It is a man’s fortress of solitude, a gathering place to watch the big game and a spot to unwind and enjoy the silence.

It is a place to hang all the strange pictures and goofy posters and signs that your wife won’ t let you hang in the living room or den.

It is a place to play guitar , crank up your stereo with music you wouldn’t want your kids listening to and a place to do silly things like box with your friends (I’ve only done it twice).

It is a place where you can paint a picture and not worry about paint dripping on the floor .

It is a place of fellowship and laughter , of speaking the truth and a sacred spot where I try to bar the arguing of politics and religion.

Simply, it is a special place in the cosmos and, as my wife foresaw, a place that if daddy only visits once or twice a week, he is bound to be a happier man.

For some men, I imagine, their man room is a golf course, a tennis court or a local watering hole.

But for me, and for the men you can read about in this issue, it is our little slice of heaven.

As Schmitty, who you can read about on page 56, said during our photo shoot, “I had a mid-life crisis, so instead of a red sports car or a new wife, my wife suggested I turn our basement into a man room. It’ s been great.”

Yep, can’t argue with that one.

Of course, (if you’re reading this honey) I still wouldn’t mind a red sports car.

Man room or not, have a great October .

Best,

Mark Wallace Maguire

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LETTERS Carry something sharp Many thanks for the column [Mark Wallace Maguire’s column in the August/Sept. issue] about your old friend, the pocketknife. My sentiments exactly. Mine has been a constant companion for over 60 years (except for 23 days I spent in Australia and New Zealand — couldn't get a boarding pass for my "friend.")

I was in school throughout the 1950s when it was accepted that a pocketknife was a necessary and useful tool. I remember that one was lost during a field trip and the teacher even helped in the search.

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Where is the museum?

I am an avid reader of Cobb Life Magazine. I have been a huge fan and love the articles, glossy pages, and especially look forward to the pictures in the scene section. I look forward to reading your editorial column, as it relates to real life experiences to which I can personally relate. I loved the article on Robert Meredith in the latest issue — he is an incredibly talented artist that we are pleased to announce will be exhibiting at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art in January – March 2012.

I started reading the “43 Things to Do in Cobb” with interest wondering where you would place The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and which events, exhibition or art classes you would mention.

Needless to say, I was extremely surprised and shocked that MCMA was glaringly absent. The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art not only hosts four Martinis and Music Nights and six Opening Receptions for exhibitions per year, but holds children’s art classes, Summer Art Camp, and adult classes throughout the year as well.

Things are hopping over at the museum and I think this deserves at least a mention.

I am certain that anyone that has come to an event like Martinis and Music Night, will tell you that they have so much fun that they look forward to the next one.

Sally Macaulay Executive Director Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

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LETTERS Great article, but need a new number Thank you for including Smith-Gilbert Gardens in your list of 43 things to do in Cobb in the August/September issue of Cobb Life Magazine. We are so flattered! You had an interesting and eclectic list that we are proud to be a part of. We have already received several phone calls because of the article in your magazine. Also, for your information, our correct phone number is 770-919-0248.

The number you have listed is not our main number. It controls our security gate!

In a few weeks our new website, www.smithgilbertgardens.com, will be launched. I hope

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you will take a few minutes to check it out. Please tell [Cobb Life chief photographer Erin Gray] we would love to have her visit the Garden to take photographs again soon.

The Gardens change not only seasonally, but weekly!

Thank you again.

All the best, Susan Schroeder Director of Operations Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Director’s note: Ms. Schroeder is correct. Cobb Life apologizes for the oversight.

NOTEWORTHY

Local author honored In July, the Vinings Historic Preservation Society Board of Directors honored local genealogist and writer Clare Isanhour with a dinner to celebrate the group’s recentlypublished book, “Hardy Pace Family, Pioneers of Vinings in Georgia.” Isanhour wrote the book and researched the family for more than two years. The Genealogy Room at the Smyrna Library, where she volunteers, is named after her. This is the sixth book Ms. Isanhour has written.

The book is available for viewing or purchase at the VHPS office at the corner of Paces Mill and Paces Ferry.

It is a hard bound book and the purchase price is $40.

Southern Soles opens Southern Soles, a new boutique offering designer shoes, handbags and jewelry, is open at The Avenue East Cobb. The store offers a variety of brands, including Cole Haan, Frye, Sam Edelman, ZinaEva and more.

“We’ve been searching for just the right place to open Southern Soles, and The Avenue East Cobb is in our neighborhood — it’s where we’ve lived and shopped for many years,” said Andrea Ragin, owner of Southern Soles.

Before opening Southern Soles, the Ragin family began with Magnolia’s on Madison, a shoe store on Bainbridge Island, Wash. In addition to shoes and accessories, most of the store furnishings — chandeliers, shabby chic furniture and antiques — also are for sale.

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KSU gets major arts boost from Zuck erman Retired carpet-industry leader and long-time Kennesaw State University supporter Bernard A. Zuckerman made a $2 million pledge to name Phase II of the proposed Art Museum at Kennesaw State University. Under the terms of the pledge agreement, Kennesaw State must raise at least $1 million more for the museum in the next eight months.

KSU’s expanded Art Museum will provide a permanent facility to display the university’s growing and diverse art collection. It also will provide a center for interdisciplinary research, and will serve as a cultural resource for the com-

munity. The university has nearly 1,000 pieces in its permanent art collection. Phase I of KSU’s art museum was completed in 2007, constructed as a wing of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. Funded primarily by a $1 million grant from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Phase I includes the Don Russell Clayton Gallery and the Anna F. Henriquez Atrium. To contribute to the Art Museum fund, contact Stacie Barrow, director of development for the College of the Arts, at 770.499.3129. www.kennesaw.edu/arts/friends/museum.

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Fagen named music director at A SO

The Atlanta Opera welcomed a new music director in September. Arthur Fagen joins the esteemed institution which makes its home in the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

“Since I arrived at The Atlanta Opera it has been one of my goals to hire a music director to help build The Atlanta Opera Orchestra,” said Atlanta Opera Zurich General Director Dennis Hanthorn. “I am thrilled that Arthur will be joining my artistic team. His vast experience as an opera and orchestral conductor combined with his leadership and artistic abilities will undoubtedly enhance the quality of future Atlanta Opera productions.”

Fagen has conducted more than 75 operas with dozens of companies around the globe.

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Cher yl Draa tapped for design show Award winning Mariettabased interior design firm Cheryl Draa Interior Designs was selected to participate in the 27th Annual Fall 2010 Atlanta Home which ran Sept. 24 to 26 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

Cheryl Draa Interior Designs has led design projects and renovations throughout the Southeast for the past 18 years. She is also a Best Of Cobb Life winner. Congrats Cheryl!

Information: www.CherylDraaInterior Designs. com

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Greek suncare now at Town Center Mall We all know the sun is essential to life, yet overexposure can damage the skin. There are thousands of sunblock, sunscreen and tanning agents on the market, but many contain ingredients that can also be harmful to the skin. Sephora at Town Center Mall now sells Korres Suncare Face and Body products, made with natural ingredients that help protect the skin, facilitate safe tanning and repair sun-damaged skin. The Greek company uses herbs, food and Greek flora, along with vegetable oils and amino acids that have nourishing properties and are friendly to the skin. One to try: Sweet Orange Suncare Face & Body Emulsions SPF 25 is made with a flavonoid-rich orange extract that accelerates skin tanning and reinforces melanin’s photo-protective role.

Information: www.korresusa.com Sephora is located in Town Center Mall in Kennesaw.

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Schmidtt joins Shreiner Academy

Shreiner Academy, a pre-K through 8th grade college-prep private school in Marietta, announced the appointment of Michele Schmitt as its director of admission and community outreach.

Prior to joining Shreiner, Schmitt amassed more than 15 years of experience in operational management for KinderCare and Knowledge Learning Corporation.

Schmitt earned a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Florida State University.

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This autumn, The Avenue West Cobb welcomed new retailers including, I.O Metro, Otter’s Chicken, Parisian Nail Salon, Charming Charlie and Yankee Candle. It marked I.O. Metro, Otter’s Chicken and Parisian Nail Salon’s first forays into the metro Atlanta market. Charming Charlie provides women’s accessories and jewelry. Specialty lifestyle furniture retailer I.O. Metro offers shoppers eclectic furniture, art, lighting, accessories, customizable upholstery options and complimentary in-home design service, while Yankee Candle boasts the world's largest selection of candle and home scents with more than 150 fragrances. Opening its first metroAtlanta location, Otter’s Chicken is a family friendly sports-themed restaurant that specializes in quality chicken in a casual atmosphere. Parisian Nail Salon is an upscale nail service salon.

Information: www.shoptheavenue.com.

Dwyer off and running One of Cobb Life’s ‘20 Rising Stars Under 40’ is off and running in the NFL. Kell High alum and former Yellow Jacket Jonathan Dwyer is playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.

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With trends of gour met burgers and organic fries, it’s only inevitable

Ketchup is catching up

BY STACEY L. EVANS AND ERIN GRAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN GRAY

It’s the staple you’ll find in almost any kitchen, humble or high-end. To keep up with the trend of gourmet bur gers and organic foods, ketchup makers are branching out and adding new varieties and flavors. We taste tested a few found at local supermarkets.

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Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup l $2.85 at Target If you added just a little water and heated it up, it would be difficult to differentiate between this ketchup and a bowl of tomato soup. Sweet, smooth and with a crisp, fresh taste, Heinz Or ganic is made with vine-ripened organic tomatoes and natural seasonings. Target is located at 740 Earnest Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw.

Trader Joe’s Organic Ketchup l $1.99 at Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s organic version is a bit bolder than your typical Heinz or Hunt’s ketchup. The vinegar shines through in this one, making the flavor a tad more tart than sweet.

Trader Joe’s is located at 4250 Roswell Road in Marietta.

tle. Also leaves a slight aftertaste. No sugar added, gluten free. Made from vine-ripened tomatoes and organic seasonings. Available at Whole Foods at 70 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta.

Organicville Organic Ketchup made with Agave nectar l $5.49 at Whole Foods

Melinda’s Habernero Ketchup l $5.95 at World Market

Our taste buds had a bit of dif ficulty figuring this one out. The agave makes it very sweet, but it’ s not the typical sugary sweetness that touches the palate. With subtle bits of texture, this ketchup has a very organic taste, as if the ingredients were pulled fresh from the ground and placed in the bot-

The spice in this may be too much for a plate of fries. The heat isn’t fire-in-your- mouth overwhelming, but it is enough to tingle your taste buds. It’ s best used in moderation, to add some kick to your bur ger or hotdog. World Market is located at 840 Earnest Barrett Pkwy. in Kennesaw.

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cworth was named the 2010 AllAmerica City by the National Civic League, and the reason for that is clear when you take a stroll down the city’ s main street. The city boasts an eclectic mix of boutiques, restaurants and other businesses set in a landscape that’s historic and trendy at the same time. Add to that friendly Southern charm, and it’s easy to say Acworth is a haven for a day of retail therapy and a sure bet to find a unique gift for anyone, including yourself.

Main Street boasts a number of retailers— here are a few of the highlights.

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You can find it all in downtown Acwor th. Seen here: A cupcake display from Miss Scarlet’s Emporium. Body Bliss soap from Emerald Ear th.

Shoppers and Kennesaw residents Suzie Amsberry, Susan Audet and R osylyn Perez browse Lolita stemware at W ild Blossoms. Photo books at the Acwor th Bookstore. Dinner plate, $9 at W ild Blossoms. The interior of W ild Blossoms. Aromatherapy candles at Miss Scarlet’s. A belt buckle, $40 at Divas and Dames. Fashion rings at Divas and Dames. The interior of The Oak Bar rel. Owner of Divas and Dames Shanna Gould. A display of purses at Divas and Dames. Butter knives with fun designs, $6 at Serendipity. An amber pendant with chain, $32 at Glitz and Glamour . Designer jeans at Divas and Dames. The Acwor th caboose landmark. A pearl bracelet by local designer Ginny Lu, $85 at Glitz and Glamour .

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staple among Acworth home décor shoppers for the past 15 years, the enchanting Serendipity House greets you with the scent of delicious candles and most days you’ll find lemonade or tea or hot cider for sampling in the gourmet goods and kitchenware room.

Each room in the house has its own theme—baby/kids, wedding/anniversary, sports, kitchenware, home décor and the forever Christmas room. If you’re shopping for a gift, you can’t go wrong here. And you’re likely From top lef t, Serendipity owner to pick up a couple of Darlene Knight with store employmust-haves for yourself ees Audrey W ilson and Brenda as well.

Childers. Serendipity offers a wide Owner Darlene Knight says the store has variety of home furnishings, cooksomething for everyone. ware and gif t items.

“If we don’t have it, we know where we can order it,” she said.

Not only will you find lots of great products, but the 1879 home, which is on the historical register , and its grand 12 foot tall ceilings adds charm to the shopping experience.

“Most of all we have fun,” said Knight. “People walk in as customers and leave as friends.”

Knight also said the neighborly attitude among all the business owners is what makes shopping in Acworth a unique experience.

“We work together with other merchants, there’ s a lot of cooperation. That’s what’s so neat [about the community]” she said.

Don’t miss: The store’s annual birthday sale in December has awesome bargains. Check the web site for details.

4965 North Main St., 770. 966.1301 www.serendipityhouse.biz

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he name says it all at this fun and hip boutique.

Here you’ll find a variety of fashion wares, from cute, inexpensive jewelry and af fordable gift items to $60 and up designer shades, unique totes, designer jeans, and sexy or cute tops.

“We’re a trendy boutique so when fashion changes, we change,” said owner Shanna Gould, a fashionista who opened the store six years ago. “I look at what’ s going on in New York and L.A. and if I see something phasing out I’m on to the next thing already .”

Gould, who always had an eye for fashion, began modifying her clothing and accessories while in high school. Her practical side led her to nursing school, but she soon found she couldn’t contain her flair for creativity. She found an outlet by crafting handbags adorned with dice and poker chips that sold at casinos, including one that Mirage in Las Vegas put on the shelf for $250. That success led her to open a small boutique in Kennesaw selling her handmade items— eventually adding shoes and clothing—while still working as a nurse. After two months proved she could turn a profit, she got the courage to 4809 South Main Street sign a lease on the boutique in Acworth, 678.574.4777 and within seven months retired from To see the nursing to pursue her passion full time. store’s latest “It’s a fun job,” she said of owning the arrivals, find boutique. “Especially when you make Divas and Dames on over people, get them to step out of the box, add some color. They’re happier and facebook. it’s contagious.”

The store caters to all women, sizes zero to 3X and jeans up to size 24W. “Everybody deserves to look cute at a great price,” said Gould. “I don’t want to be a high-end boutique; when I was younger I didn’t have the money to buy all the designer jeans.

I sell my jeans cheaper than the mall. I’d rather sell more jeans at a lower price—it takes longer to make the profit, but then you have three or more women who are happy .”

With cute dressing rooms and diva tips posted throughout the store, this fun place certainly provides a great atmosphere for retail therapy. Add affordable prices, friendly staff and always-changing great products, and you have just what the doctor ordered.

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he skillfully decorated Wild Blossoms could easily be transplanted into a trendy area in New York or L.A. The store’s manager, Kristi Reed, and employee Jemma Melvin truly have a flair for style. The home décor and gift store looks like a million bucks, but it’s products are actually very reasonably priced. Owner Elise Lippe Martin opened the store 12 years ago, before all the improvements on main street.

“People look at us as a great alternative to big box stores,” she said.

“We have more unique gifts than you’ll find in the mall,” agreed Martin.

Housed in a building from the 1870s with original columns, hardwood floor and ceiling, the store also holds memories of locals who shopped there when it was Greene’s department store.

With so much for the eyes to feast on, including a lush fountain in the center of the store, you’ll appreciate the shopping experience at Wild Blossoms almost as much as you will the great finds you’ll leave with.

Check out: The store goes all out for Christmas, the trees are full of design ideas.

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ou can almost never go wrong with jewelry when it comes to buying gifts, especially when you have retailers well-versed in the world of jewels and knowing ‘what women want’ to help you out. After working nine years in the jewelry business, owner Lorraine McHargue was ready to open her own dream store, and so Glitz and Glamour was born in June 2006.

“I just love jewelry, I can’t get enough of it,” said McHargue.

The bulk of jewelry at Glitz and Glamour is high-end fine jewelry and a huge selection of the very popular P ANDORA charms. However, you’ll also find gems among the several local designers they carry, as well as some economically priced costume jewelry. Whatever your price range or style, it’d be hard not to find something you like here.

“We try to have something for everyone,” said McHar gue.

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Acworth Bookstore (Southern Expressions)

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ith rare and unique references and resources on local history from the Civil War through current military history, the Acworth Bookstore is a treasure trove for history buf fs.

Owner Guy Condra worked in construction but always had a zeal for history, especially Civil War and military history. After retiring, he decided to open a bookstore focusing on his passion.

“I’m not an authority but I’ve done a lot of studying and I learn a lot from my customers,” he said.

History hobbyists and young boys will also revel in the expansive collection of figurines and model kits — here you’ll find the Alamo, Civil War, Wright Flyer, WWII Zero Fighter and more. The bookstore is also a great source for general local and national history and probably has the lar gest collection of Arcadia books in the southeast with 80 plus titles.

Though the bookstore’s specialty may be military history, there’s also plenty for the casual shopper. The store recently expanded to include cookbooks, more local authors, and gift items, including Lodge cookware.

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“I’ve done a fair amount of Thomas B. Hudson and his wife share time between Major F rederick Ze ier, USA (R etired) r esides i n research on what’s happening to Emerald Ear th owner their ho me i n G ambrills, Maryland a nd P awleys Marietta, Georgia. the earth with waste; we’ve Bonnie Gould with Bray.

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ith its exposed wood beams, original brick walls and stained glass for a skylight, The Oak Barrel emits an immediate charm as soon as you step inside. The gorgeous space is home to a selection of wines that will please a variety of palates and budgets, and the store offers wine tastings twice a week to help customers find the perfect fit.

Owners Cookie and Peter Thorpe fell in love with downtown Acworth after moving to the area from Florida. The trendy yet neighborly streetscape seemed a perfect fit for their concept for a wine shop. The store also sells gourmet foods, such as products from Bittersweet Herb Farm and Robert Rothschild Farms.

But what’s most unique about The Oak Barrel is the awesome selection of wine-related décor and home products that will impress not only wine lovers but anyone who appreciates art or pretty housewares. From stemware to wine racks to cock- 4843 North Main St. tail plates to oak barrel furniture, 770.974.7720 the store has wide range of items. www.theoakbarrel.net Many products are made from old wine bottles, barrels and corks.

“I love it when I can get stuf f made in Georgia, unique things you wouldn’t find anywhere else,” said Cookie, who also favors products that are made from recycled material such as wine bottles.

Wines range from $10 and up, and both Cookie and Peter , who have backgrounds in the restaurant industry, are adept at describing the wines.

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ust down the street from the main shops is a 1904 house filled with the distinctive charm of owner Suzie Hubbell and her various creations.

Open for seven years, Miss Scarlet’s Emporium houses a tea room with homemade chocolate and fresh-baked goods, a women’s clothing shop of all natural fabrics (and other accessories) and The Healing Onion section, which features handmade bath and body products with essential oils, aromatherapy and candles.

Hubbell, a Flower Essence 4480 Park St. Practitioner, makes custom 678.574.6449 blends of plant and flower missscarlets.com based formulas to promote wellness, in addition to soaps, powders and bath salts.

Miss Scarlet’s is available for tea parties.

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This is how it ends.

Eric Lange stands motionless in a room that has suddenly gone cold.

Behind him is a decade of service to a job he never loved. In front of him sits his boss. He hears the words— ‘We’re letting you go’—but they don’ t make any sense.

What follows is a whirlwind of anxiety and anger , a blind search for something, anything, that leaves him feeling helpless.

And then one day, an epiphany. Like God reaching out across the cracked ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the voice of universal wisdom whispers in his ear . It says endings are funny things and, by their very nature, grudgingly give way to new beginnings.

And so this is how it begins . The year 2008 was a strange time. The housing bubble had burst and fear of what would follow charged the air like a live wire. It was the end of fiscal promiscuity and a misguided way of life.

It was the beginning of a reckoning.

Despite his reputation and experience, Eric’s fruitless job search stretched on for months. The economy was bad yes, but something loomed larger than even the recession.

Selling logistics services, sitting in an of fice, the endless conference calls, his lack of inspiration—these things had all been weighing on him. Perhaps unemployment was an opportunity. Sure, it was an ending but it was also a beginning.

He loved to travel and yearned to work outdoors, dreams labeled impractical in steadier times. But with the economy spinning out of control steady ground had begun to tremble. So Lange took a risk. He found work with a company called Suntrek Tours and readied himself for California.

Within days he stored his belongings, rented out his

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condo and bought a motorcycle. On June 13, as the sun set on Atlanta, he left town with nothing more than he could carry on his bike.

Few people are cut out for the solitary life and Eric, admittedly, is not one of them. Luckily, the road is neither as lonely nor as forbidding as we’ve come to think. As he crossed the U.S. Lange was stopped at every turn by strangers who wanted to talk motorcycles or show of f fistsized hailstones or simply to know where he was headed.

After a few weeks and more than 3,700 miles, he arrived in California. For the next five months Lange traveled the U.S., guiding foreign tourists through national parks and historical sites he himself had never seen. Niagara Falls,

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Yosemite, Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, the Grand Canyon.

These places filled him with awe but more poignant were the quiet moments. One afternoon, throwing a Frisbee around a parking lot in a lost corner of the world, he realized it was two-thirty on a Thursday. ‘Do you realize what I’d normally be doing right now?’ he said to no one. After a moment of reflection he rounded up the group, started the van and roared off toward the Canadian Rockies.

As 2008 ground to a halt so did the touring season. Once again unemployed Lange faced the decision to continue or go home. The economy was on life-support, unemployment

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numbers on the rise. He wondered if he should return home and save.

He spent the holidays with his family and, for the first time in months, he lived in a house. This return to creature comfort after a long hiatus only underscored how little use he had for his fully furnished two-bedroom condo. He had done just fine without all this. ‘Why ,’ he wondered, ‘tie myself down with things I don’ t need?’

And so, along with a friend named Peter , Lange decided to ride through South America to the ultimate end. Ushuaia, Argentina: The World’s Southernmost City.

Time passes and countries—Mexico, Guatemala, El

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Salvador—slip past in a blur. January creeps in idyllic and slow. They are fed and sheltered by locals, their motorcycles log miles, they live like gypsy kings.

On through Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. After bribing border officials in half-a-dozen Central American countries, they are seasoned and easily talk their way aboard a freighter steaming through the Panama Canal. Chile.

Ten days at sea had given Langetime to think. He worried about his renters, the increasingly bleak economic outlook and an ever-increasing distance between himself and those he loved. When the Chilean coastline finally emerged from the Pacific it looked like home. Lange decided to stay.

It was February 2009 and after nearly a year on the move he decided the end of the world, Ushuaia, could wait. It was time once again to begin anew.

After seven months in Chile, Lange’s desire to work outside, to be on the move, to turn the misfortune of 2008 into the promise of a new life, finally paid of f. He met a local entrepreneur named Daniel who was starting a motorcycle touring company called Moto Rider. Daniel was intrigued by Lange’s experience, both on the road and in the confer -ence room. He needed someone to market his business in the U.S. and Lange signed on.

Despite their hard work Moto Rider struggled. Lange was tempted to walk away but resolved to see it through. In December his loyalty was rewarded with a dream assignment: Chart a route from Santiago, Chile to Ushuaia. He couldn’ t believe it. His ultimate goal was finally within reach.

For the next few weeks Lange rode south, overcome by the scenery, by the enormity of all that lay before him and all he had left behind.

But nothing, not even the end of the world, is permanent. As Lange peered over the frigid waters toward Antarctica Moto Rider was going out of business.

The global recession, the earthquake in Santiago, Daniel’s lack of experience, it was all too much for the struggling startup.

In the coming months Lange would pick up the pieces from yet another ending. Undaunted by this early failure, he would stay in Chile and start another touring company. This one, RIDE Adventures, he’d run on his own, build it, like his new life, on his own terms.

But he didn’t know any of this yet. Even if he had it wouldn’t have mattered.

Standing at the end of the world, everything before him forbidding and unknown, he made himself a promise.

‘This,’ he said, ‘is only the beginning.’

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ollow the cars, follow the lines, follow the people to Yogli Mogli.

Yogli Mogli is a premium frozen yogurt store, capturing one of the most popular food concepts in the country. It features 16 daily flavors with more than 40 toppings in a simplistic, selfserve atmosphere. The East Cobb location at 1255 Johnson Ferry Road in Market Plaza is one of five current locales in the metro area with three more slated to open this fall.

Founder and CEO Roi Schlomo is a 32-year-old entrepreneur who saw the yogurt trend emerge in California about four years ago, a la Pinkberry and Red Mango. To expand the craze to the east, he researched cities in New York and Florida plus Atlanta, and determined this area to be the ideal market to invest his resources. Schlomo based this on two key components, “I felt Atlanta to be the most family-oriented region and it has great weather but with four true seasons.�

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East Cobb’s Yogli Mogli opened in March 2010, the second store after the original debuted in Sandy Springs. Schlomo notes that the East Cobb shop is the strongest in terms of sheer volume. Anyone who has been there would not be surprised, from perusing the parking lot for a space. It has become the go-to spot for dessert, casual dates, post-events, and even a light dinner venue for some.

Why the incredible popularity? We chalk it up to three distinct reasons: Legitimate healthy attributes. The all-natural, superior quality yogurt is packed with nutrients and probiotics and is certified by the National Yogurt Association’s Live and Active Culture seal program. Yogli Mogli yogurts are kosher certified, non-powder based and are offered in fat-free, lowfat or no-sugar-added varieties.

Wholesome, contemporary environment. Yogli Mogli lures kids, families and the elderly to sites that are safe, well-lit, social epicenters. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the facility and outdoor patio, creating a “Starbucks-like” gathering place.

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Yogli Mogli prides itself in the ability to showcase a large number of well-tested yogurts daily.

The most popular flavor in East Cobb is unique Cake Batter, followed by Cookies n’ Cream, Dutch Chocolate, and French Vanilla (Schlomo’s personal favorite is Original Tart). Special yogurt flavors are highlighted during certain seasons, such as Eggnog and Peppermint at Christmas and wintertime, and Pumpkin in the fall.

Toppings range from fresh fruit to or ganic granola and nuts to sweet candies and cookies. The array of fresh fruit includes kiwi, berries, and mango to the highly unusual mochi (mini Japanese rice cakes with a marshmallow texture) and lychee (Asian grape-shaped fruit, which although yummy, look eerily like eyeballs). Gummy worms, Oreo, Reece’s Cups, and coconut are also popular sprinklings. Selecting the freshly chopped toppings is definitely a highlight of the Yogli Mogli experience.

Another element of fun at Yogli Mogli is the mixing of different flavors on the wall of yogurts.

The design of the yogurt-pumping machines help couple the best flavors together side-by-side to maximize ideal pairings – for example S trawberry with New York Cheesecake, No Sugar Added Blueberry with Cookies ‘n Cream, Geor gia Peach with Mango Tango Sorbet, and Reece’s Peanut Butter with Dutch Chocolate. Scholomo advises

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Original tar t twisted with pomegranate raspber ry and topped with blackber ries, raspber ries, kiwi, strawberries and Fruity Pebbles.

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i e l g o z i M s i ing l g Yo serv against mixing tart or sour flavors with sweet ones – due to his “purist yogurt” nature. But rebellious yogurt lovers just might go wild and mix whatever they want … they can and they do!

Strong brand loyalty is cultivated through local school sponsorships and social media outreach. “In addition to an innovative concept and outstanding product, connectivity to the community is an important key to a lasting business,” says Schlomo. Those interested in joining the social network can visit www.yoglimogli.com, and franchise information can be reviewed at www.yoglimoglisfranchise.com.

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orth Carolina’s High Country offers an abundance of activities, sightseeing and adventure. The scenic region is alive with arts and recreation, including festivals, whitewater rafting, hiking and is the closest area to Cobb County for skiing.

Marietta residents Pat and Terri Heerdt were so captivated

by the area they decided to buy a condo at Pinnacle Inn on Beech Mountain in 2004, and travel there several times a year to relax, catch a football game at Appalachian State University, and go sightseeing and shopping.

“We enjoy getting away to the mountains,” said Terri. “It’s beautiful scenery, cool weather.”

Their favorite time to visit the High Country area is fall. Fall has the most activities, especially on the local festival circuit.

Two favorite festivals the Heerdts recommend attending are the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk, which celebrates the coming of the snow season the third week of October, and the Autumn at Oz Celebration on Beech Mountain, which takes place in a now-defunct Wizard of Oz theme park.

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The High Country also has a notable wine region. Built on a 20acre blueberry farm, the Banner Elk Winery offers wine tastings and sells their signature bottles, including its award-winning blueberry wine. The High Country’s high elevation caters to the niche product ice wine, which is made from grapes frozen while still on the vine and produces a sweet dessert wine.

Winter sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the area’s drivable proximity to Cobb County, and scenic mountain landscapes. While the Heerdts don’t ski, Acworth resident Troy Hohl, who has been skiing for 25 years, frequents North Carolina’s slopes since he moved to Cobb in 2006.

“I love the thrill of going high speed. I like the freedom when you’re skiing. It’s like how a motorcycle rider loves the wind in his face, I love that feeling,” he said.

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Skiing is the hottest spor t in Western Nor th Carolina. Opposite page: Acwor th resident Troy Hohl, an avid skier, travels to Nor th Carolina’s High Country several times during the season for skiing and snowboarding.

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Acworth resident Troy Hohl loves to snowboard.

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Hohl dons skis or a snowboard roughly two weeks each year as he travels to North Carolina, California and Colorado. He tries to find one new place to ski every year, and has careened down every one of North Carolina’s slopes.

Ski Beech is among his favorites.

Even for those who do not ski or snowboard, North Carolina’s mountains provide a snowy winter wonderland. If your travel companion is a skier , most of the ski resorts offer additional activities, including ice-skating and tubing. Sugar Mountain Resort also of fers snowshoeing, while Ski Beech has a sledding hill nearby .

Appalachian Ski Resort is a snowboarder ’s paradise, so you can enjoy watching visitors show of f their skills in the terrain parks.

You can play in the snow at Hawksnest, which of fers 20 tubing lanes of 400 to 1000 feet in length and a unique zip line adventure above the snow.

Winter, fall, summer or spring, a scenic drive to nearby Valle Crucis to experience shopping at the old Mast S tore is a must. Originally built in 1882, it still has an authentic ladder used to fetch items from top shelves. On occasion, you might catch a bluegrass band playing there.

Where to stay:

During any season, Chetola Resort is the place to stay for a romantic and beautiful getaway. The resort has luxurious accommodations, a spa, heated indoor pool, sauna, paddle boats, hiking trails and more set in 87 acres of manicured mountainous landscape. It’s also close to the quaint Blowing Rock downtown. www.chetola.com.

The Heerdt’s condo and others at Pinnacle Inn are also available for rent. The Beech Mountain condo’s suites have full kitchens, fireplaces and the resort has an indoor heated pool, steam room, tennis courts, mini golf, and more. www.pinnacleinn.com

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Jackalope’s View located on Beech Mountain features impressive views and equally impressive food that’ s creative and tasty, along with an extensive wine list. Also great for large groups. At Archers Mountain Inn, (828) 898-9004, www.archersinn.com/jackalopes.

Evergreens Restaurant and Lounge at the Best Western Mountain Lodge in Banner Elk of fers friendly service and fine dining of seasonal dishes, specializing in seafood entrees such as Lobster Ravioli and Mountain Trout. www.bestwesternbannerelk.com/dining

Skiing and tourism information: For skiing, www.skithehighcountry.com For tourist info, www.mountainsofnc.com

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Left, Marietta residents T erri and Pat Heerdt. Above, Terri at a High Countr y festival. Right, a bluegrass band plays at the Mast General Store.

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Marlow’s Tavern BLT Bloody Mary is the brainchild of Marlow’s GM Josh Calvin.

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Whether it is the rivalries, the games, the significant plays, the cheers or even the hallowed tailgating spot, fans have etched each into posterity. While conferences continue to shrink and expand along with mammoth TV deals, the game, and the traditions it has crafted, will remain the same. And while each tailgate is different, the libations that fuel the revelry on Saturdays in the fall blend tradition with creativity. Cobb Life has asked local mixologists and gridiron fanatics for their favorite fall libations , each based on its merits as a quality tailgating cocktail, creativity and use during football season .

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Marlow’s Tavern BLT Bloody Mary The Bloody Mary has long been a staple of college football’s roving bedouins and can be perfect for those noon kickoffs, but Marlow’s Tavern in Kennesaw has produced this variation on the old recipe in an effort to capture the flavor of the BLT in a cocktail.

The secret to general manager Josh Calvin’s homage to the Mary is its bacon-flavored vodka, achieved through a process called fat washing. (We also recommend using Bakon Vodka, a new drink on the market that already comes with the bacon taste.)

“You can do it with a lot of different alcohols,” Calvin said. “Bacon goes really well with bourbon, but it’s really hard to build a cocktail around that. So I decided to use vodka instead.”

After playing with the mix to make Marlow’s seasonal menu, Calvin said a shot of pickle juice became the lynch-pin to tie the spicy cocktail together.

“The pickle juice just licked it over the edge,” he said. “Once you taste it, it’s a BLT.”

The recipe: Ingredients: Vodka (Bacon-flavored through fat-washing) Major Pete’s Bloody Mary Mix A shot of pickle juice Cherry tomato Top olive Spear of Romaine lettuce You will need to prep seasoning for the rim.

This really adds to whole "sandwich" experience.

Caraway Seasoning Mix • 3 tbsp of Kosher Salt • 1 tbsp black ground pepper • 2 tablespoons of ground caraway seeds (run through a coffee grinder or put into a pepper mill) Mix thoroughly.

Rim a glass with the Carraway Seasoning blend. Place your garnish in the glass before you pour in the contents so you're not fighting the ice trying to get it in the glass.

Marlow's Garnish: A spear of romaine lettuce, a Tomolive (green cherry tomato in brine available at most major liquor stores), and a red cherry pepper.

In a shaker combine 1 1/2 oz of Bacon Vodka, 4 oz of Bloody Mary Mix (Marlow’s uses Major Peter's and limits the use of any spicy elements that might take away from the drink experience), and 1 oz of pickle juice and ice.

Give a couple of gentle shakes, just enough to blend the ingredients and pour into a tall collins glass.

The recipe can be multiplied to make larger batches. As the heavier ingredients in the mix will settle, larger batches should be stirred before individual servings are poured.

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The Red and Black attack If you’re a beer snob and a UGA fan, then you must try The Red and Black attack. One part Smithwicks’ Irish ale, one part Guinness, this truly will get you geared up for kickoff. To make, pour like a traditional half and half. Fill half the pint glass with Smithwick’s. Then, using a spoon or an official pouring device, slowly pour the Guinness over the spoon so it cascades onto the Smithwick’s. No, it won’t split and look dandy like a half and half or a black and tan. It will just mix. But, it’s football.

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This iced drink isn’t the Slush Puppie’s brand of choice, but can serve as the proper cool down beverage for the fervent tailgater. A mix of citrus and sour mash, this drink goes down smooth and can navigate the ardent football fan through the heat.

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Mazzy’s Sports Bar in Marietta has taken its role as the loyal watering hole of football fanatics to heart.

The official bar for Atlanta’s New York Jets fans in the area, Mazzy’s partner Lee Christiansen said the establishment has crafted a number of cocktails to encompass the fervor of football season.

“When it comes to the bar drinkers, football means roots, strong, muscular,” he said. “Some of these drinks, they have got a bite to them, they are pretty strong. The martinis, even for women, they are flavorful. You think of fall, it is getting colder, you want something to warm you up and it’s going to be a nice, strong drink. These are the ones that my customers love, we love. There is a lot of passion in them.”

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CLASSIC GAMEDAY DRINKS Mazzy’s The Bulldog Bite (pictured opposite page) 1 oz. vodka ½ oz. Black Razz 2 oz. Sweet and Sour 2 oz. Cranberry Juice “You are going to taste the vodka. With the Black Razz, it’s like razzmatazz. The taste of it is kind of tangy. Sweet and sour and cranberry, you take a sour-based mix — which is water and sour mix — with cranberry. The two combined will keep you on edge. So you think about a heart monitor at a hospital just bumping in your mouth. It really does give you the essence of a bite.”

Mazzy’s The Perfect Call -served in a hi-ball glass 1 oz. Kahlua ½ oz. of Crème de Cocoa 1 oz. of Half and Half Fill with milk. ** Before adding ice or ingredient, take chocolate syrup and layer up and down the inside of the glass to add a fun look.

“This is the chick’s drink. It’s very smooth, very chocolaty. It really resonates as a fun drink. That drink sneaks up on you though, just like a quarterback getting sacked.”

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Mazzy’s The Georgia Peach Served in a martini glass 1 oz. Stoli Peachnik ½ oz. Peach Schnapps 2 oz. of orange juice A splash of grenadine down the middle of the drink “This one we did fruity, because when if think about it, when it comes time for peaches, you can think about spring, maybe even summertime,” Christiansen said.

“When you are in Georgia and it’s fall and you get that real cool sunset with that color that is just ambient in the sky, this is the drink that compliments that. It’s a real smooth color and that is a real smooth drink. We added the grenadine to give you that aftereffect. It is one of the smoother drinks and that, in my opinion, comes with the sunset of the fall.”

The Whiskey Hot Toddy 1 ½ oz. bourbon whiskey ¼ oz. lemon juice ¾ oz. simple syrup 1 slice of lemon 1 clove 4 oz. of hot water — www.drinksmixer.com This Scottish staple was once thought of as a remedy for the common cold or flu, but still serves as the perfect drink to warm fans headed for the cool stands of November. While there are many varieties of the drink, this whiskey recipe will fight the cold off while the teams battle down the stretch. Emblazoned in one of Ole Miss’s favorite cheers, the hot toddy takes its place among the fall’s best cocktails.

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man’s home is his castle, as the old saying goes, and there’s no better testament to that than a relatively new interior design phenomenon — man rooms. Today’s man rooms aka man caves, dude dwellings, man holes, etc. are no dank, dark dungeons tucked in the corner of a damp basement, and they bear no resemblance to that old fraternity

house common room either. Sure, you may find all manner of game tables (pool, poker, shuffleboard), electronics (Wii, home theater equipment and stereo systems), comfy chairs (with built in drink holders and electric massagers or not) and bars (not a homemade, carry in like the one in the frat house but an impressive custom number), but these sp aces aren’t just built for hiding from the world as their name might imply .

These days, a well-built man cave can also serves double duty as an area for entertaining friends and family at home. In this section we look at several of Cobb’ s man rooms.

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THE CRAIGS GO CLASSIC Smyrna couple’s custom-designed ‘man room’ mimics a traditional neighborhood pub

Todd and Ashley Craig at the bar made by Smyr na’s Classic Bars. The Craigs contracted Classic Bars to design and build their custom bar , which is nestled into an alcove in their basement. The family also has a pool table, which can limit the available space for a bar but definitely livens up an evening of enter taining. Top lef t, the whole family can relax in T odd’s ‘man room’ including his children, Madeline and Cooper.

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for the man (and family)

BY MEREDITH PRUDEN

Pool tables, pinball machines, home theaters and

video gaming equipment. A lot of adult toys go into an all-out man room, and any self-respecting man’s man knows that there’s one piece to this testosterone-laden puzzle that makes the rest of those toys a lot more fun. What is that piece? A custom bar, of course.

“To have a beautiful custom bar puts the absolute stars on your shoulders,” Bob Wilson, owner of Classic Bars, located in Smyrna, said. “When you have a beautiful, well stocked bar in your basement, it really creates a wow factor. Bars also become a gathering place for friends.”

Classic Bars customer Todd Craig and his wife Ashley, who have three children, learned this lesson firsthand. “We’re pretty social people,” Todd said. “With the addition of our third child, we figured that the days of going out were few and far between, so we thought it would be nice to entertain at home.”

The Craigs say hosting and entertaining in their game room (the family-inspired name for a man cave) has been a great experience and that their bar, which was built to fit perfectly into a basement alcove, is a prime example of the elaborate and fully customized work Wilson and his team at Classic Bars does. “When you’re looking at having a bar made, there are very few people who do custom cabinetry like they do at Classic Bars,” Todd said.

“It is all purpose and built for exactly what you’re looking for. The finished product is really amazing.”

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Although a custom bar can come as intricately detailed and loaded with extras or sleek and minimalist as your space and budget allow, Wilson said it is important for customers to ask questions of their custom bar contractor and vice versa.

“Usually people have been thinking about a bar but haven’t reached a decision about what exactly,” Wilson said. “Ask questions. For example, do you want to have water? Well, then we should place the bar close to an existing water source.”

Wilson and the Classic Bars team, who have built nearly 600 bars since 1995, can add sinks, ice makers, wine coolers, kegerators, beer taps, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators and even flat screen televisions to a bar given enough space, but there are some things that you definitely should not scrimp on. “A bar ought to have a sink and a fridge,” Wilson said.

“That gets you started and, from there, you get into lifestyle choices.”

For those with the extra space and the extra income (an average custom mahogany bar costs about $15,000 but the price tag can go up to $35,000 or more with all the bells and whistles), a custom bar is truly the focal point of any man cave … or, in the Craig’s case, family game room.

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the dude dwelling

Saunter down the basement stairwell

of the Schmiedeknecht residence in East Cobb and you will be greeted by a sign that reads “Dude Dwelling.”

This is a welcoming sign for a space inhabited by the patriarch of the household, business consultant Eric Schmiedeknecht, known by friends and colleagues as “Schmitty.”

However, if you are imagining a space that flaunts walnut walls and tiger ’s eye maple molding, think again.

Schmitty’s jam room, as it is also known, is a more personal, intimate, pragmatic space that borders on quirky and eccentric.

“The inspiration was from Nashville and all these honky tonks and juke joints,” he explained. “I’m into music and kind of made a music theme. That’s where it evolved.”

Music memorabilia is dominant throughout the room including a colorful painting of S tevie Ray Vaughn, a Pink Floyd blanket, a Jimi Hendrix poster and a black and white photo of Johnny Cash.

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An amateur guitarist, Schmitty frequently uses his “Dude Dwelling” as a place to play music with close friends. Testaments to his love of playing music are obvious.

Two electric guitars, a classical guitar, a bass guitar, electronic keyboard and a pair of bongos are scattered throughout the room.

Schmitty is even known, on occasion, to enhance the jamming experience to create a live concert atmosphere, complete with disco lights, lasers, and a fog machine.

“I actually got the fog machine for my daughter for Halloween,” he elaborated.

“Later I thought, ‘What do I do with this fog machine?’ So I stuck it down here and it stayed.”

In addition to the musical accoutrements, the room features a massage chair, known as Maggie, which Schmitty’s guests frequently horde during their visits. He also has a punching bag to relieve stress, a futon to recline on and a signature wall, where visitors can scrawl memorable messages at the end of their stay.

“A few of the amenities that other dudes may appreciate are full digital stereo surround integrated with my music amps and PA system, a wet bar with beer fridge, LCD TV with internet access and on demand, a Mac Mini creative computer integrated into the LCD TV and a speed bag to release daily stress,” Schmitty added.

While it sounds like a space that might entertain bachelor rock stars, that is not the case with the inhabitant and owner of the “Dude Dwelling.” Scmiedeknecht is married to his wife of 12 years, Melinda, and they have two children, Sara Rose, 7, and Max, 5.

In fact, the idea for Schmitty’s man room can be credited at least in part to his wife.

“We moved to a bigger house after we had children and she said, ‘The basement is yours to do with what you want’,” he remembered.

While much of the space is dedicated to music and socializing with his buddies, some of the memorabilia has great family and sentimental value.

“I have an old poster from my relatives who immigrated from Germany,” he explained. “It has these song lyrics. That’s how they would communicate to their children about the German language, through these drinking songs. It’s called ‘Schnitzelbank.’ When my grandfather died, it was in his bar. It’s kind of old looking, like an old weathered map you would see.”

But most importantly, the “Dude Dwelling” is a secluded, comfortable place where Schmitty and his friends can relieve the tensions of the day.

“I think the whole goal of the room is a place to escape, to have fun with your friends, and to forget about all the stresses of life for a while,” he said. “Here’ s my place, it doesn’t matter what I say or do, and I can hang out with my close friends.”

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ou might not catch the scent of salt in the air at Marty Williamson’s man room, but the décor and the atmosphere will have you feeling like you’re on a tropical island enjoying an ocean breeze.

Toss in a cold drink, listen to some Jimmy Buffet and by the time you leave, you’ll swear you’ve been on vacation.

“I go out there for an hour or so a week, but it feels like I’m a thousand miles away. Of course family and friends enjoy it too.”

That’s how Marietta’s Marty Williamson describes his man room lovingly named Bama Breeze.

Named in honor of his Talledega, Ala. roots, his love of the Crimson Tide and the Jimmy Buffet song, Williamson’s man room captures the laid-back island groove its name conjures.

Bama Breeze is a unique twist on the traditional man room. It is an outdoors man room that is screened in and sports a copper metal roof.

Not only does it house the requisite TV, refrigerator, stereo, ceiling fans and blender, but it also has a taste of Williamson’s own memorabilia, most picked out by family and friends.

“When family and friends travel, they think of me and bring gifts back. It is an odd lot of dif ferent things to be honest to you.”

The room has an Alabama license plate drawer a selection of tiki glasses, a pirate-themed signs and his latest addition — a Landshark Beer surfboard with a tooth bite in it. Landshark is brewed by Buf fet.

If you get hungry while enjoying your stay at Bama Breeze, Williamson has got you covered.

Two gorgeous stainless steel gas grills sit just outside the man room in front of a crystal clear pool.

But, Williamson admits he doesn’t devote all his time to Bama Breeze. “[I only spend] about eight days a week out there. It’ s only 100 feet from my backdoor , I go out there for an hour or so a week, but it feels like I’m a thousand miles away.”

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Hungry? W illiamson has got you covered with two monstrous stainless steel gas grills. Oh yeah, if you want to stretch your legs his man room is conveniently located by his pool which is sur rounded by tropical plants.

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The British inspired T ommy Bahama theme in the Johnson ’s home features neutral colors, tile floors and tropical accents. The look is pulled together through the use of rattan framed chairs.

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asements in general have taken a turn over the last five years,” said Guy LaMarca, partner, design manager and general manager at Marietta-based Atlanta Design & Build. “Today, people typically carry the theme of the home into the area, which we call the terrace level.”

LaMarca, who said his team tries to design any space around the client’s personal taste, goal and budget, recently completed work on Lisa and Bill Johnson’s Cobb County terrace level. The Johnsons worked with LaMarca to create their ‘Tommy Bahama’ themed room, inspired by the couple’s love of, and frequent trips to, Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys.

The Johnsons had an existing in-law suite converted into just about the closest thing to a vacation getaway one might hope for without actually being at a vacation getaway destination. The space is complete with a home theater, a wine cellar and sitting room, a bar and a kitchenette to use when spending time in the

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The Decision

by George McGuire

(left to right) Fashion Model Catherine Burton, Celebrity Representative Dr. Bo McCamy, and Corporate Executive Stephanie Burton.

The Ladies are the granddaughters of the book’s author, George McGuire.

The book signing event was very successful. A movie “deal” for the book is already under consideration. Copies of The Decision are available thru Borders Bookstore in the East Cobb Shopping Center, The Avenue.

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The Johnson’s tasting room above gives the impression of an aged, classic room in a European villa.

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backyard pool.

But there’s no need to theme your room. In fact, many man caves work the masculine angle simply by using darker, more rustic woods. However, Atlanta Design & Build can create almost any theme you can dream up. From California surfer feel and automotive (including the front end of a car and vintage gas station billboards), to model trains or sports themes, these pros can make it happen right there in your basement … er , terrace level.

Whatever the theme, it’s sure to suit your style thanks largely to Atlanta Design & Build’s policy to create a master plan. “We do a master plan with your goals, your needs, your want to haves and your budget,” LaMarca said. “First, we do space planning toward this goal and by the time we’re finished, we have a design that will lend itself to your personal needs and lifestyle.”

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MURDER he wrote ‘A murdered woman. A grieving husband. And their son — a mentally handicapped adult with a history of violent outbursts. A very simple case. Or is it? ’ Grant Jerkins of Kennesaw always loved books — and now he surrounds himself with them. The walls of his home are lined with books — and now he is the author of one about to be released and made into a movie.

The “teaser” above gives a hint into the plot of “A Very Simple Crime,” a murder mystery that represents a decade of writer’s sweat for this Cobb native. The novel took top honors recently at The Writer’s Network Screenplay and Fiction Competition, and Jerkins took home a $1,000 prize.

“I’ve always wanted to be a writer , and I bought books from Scholastic as a kid,” says Jerkins. “I thought I’d just sit down and write a novel some day — it didn’t work out that way.”

The process has taken Jerkins 10 years from writing to publishing. After over 100 rejections, he found an agent who believed in him and his book.

“It’s a murder mystery, and the response was always that it was too dark,” says Jerkins. The book has been optioned for a movie, and the screenplay has already been written by Nicholas Kazan and Terry Curtis Fox. Barbet Schroeder is slated to direct the screenplay. Kazan and Schroeder collaborated on another successful venture entitled, “Reversal of Fortune.”

The book is due out Nov. 2 from Penguin/Berkley Publishing and will be available at all major bookstores, says Jerkins, adding he has already completed a second novel entitled, “Eden Road” — a story set in Cobb County.

The 44-year-old Jerkins admits he couldn’t have written these books without the ongoing support of his wife, Andria, who owns a thrift store on Mableton Parkway in south Cobb. The couple has a six-year-old son, Zachary.

“We both gave up our traditional jobs and just started chasing our dreams,” says Jerkins, who now works as a bookseller between manuscripts. He plans to continue to chase his dreams and leave a written legacy for his young son — another book lover.

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Thinking

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BY MICHAEL VENEZIA

I am writing this on a blazing hot afternoon in July and taking a look at what white wines I have been sipping this summer . My palate has taken a vacation from oaked chardonnay and has settled into non-barrel fermented or aged examples of this classic noble variety .

In addition, other white grapes unburdened by their weighty oak baggage reward purity of flavor that many people find delicious. Higher alcohol, richly textured, full bodied examples must be postponed for fall and winter enjoyment and I predict a movement toward lighter and more delicate wines to be savored all year long. Unoaked white wines allow the natural aromas to shine through without the imposing powerful presence of vanilla, and tannin.

No wood is very good! I prefer fruit to shine through and not be restrained in an oak straight jacket.

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Opposite page, from lef t: Salmon wrapped in rice paper with a Thai pesto sauce. A dish of black ened wild grouper with crawfish buer re blanc paired with Chehalem Chardonnay, Inox, 2008. Above, black ened wild grouper and flash-fried calamari with a ginger soy glaze.

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“Please be introduced to my 2010 white wine favorites …”

Chehalem, Chardonnay, “Inox”, 2008

This Willamette Oregon stainless steel fermented wine takes its name from the abbreviation of the French word for stainless steel inoxydable.

It is very crisp and steely with pinpoint brightness, explosive aromas, and flavors of kiwi, lime, pineapple, jasmine and ginger. Magnificent with grilled halibut garnished with a beurre blanc sauce.

Wine expert Michael Venezia sips on his favorite white wines of 2010.

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Laurenz und Sophie Gruner Veltliner, 2008 This fifth generation Austrian family has exhaulted this varietal known as “Gru V” , pronounced like groovy. You will enjoy this wine if you like the attractive flavors of ripe apples, peach, citrus, and a touch of white pepper .

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Salmon wrapped in rice paper with a Thai pesto sauce paired with Laurenz und Sophie Gr uner Veltliner.

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Grilled pork chop with a spice r ub ser ved with pear sauce and Santa Christina’s 2008 Pinot Grigio.

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Santa Christina, Pinot Grigio, 2008 Most Italian pinot grigio comes from the northern regions of the Veneto, Alto Adige and Friuli. This wine’s home is Sicily. Planted in cooler climates on high altitude volcanic soils by the famous Tuscan family Antinori, it has great body, deeper color and a long sustained finish. Try this with spaghetti and white clam sauce.

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Dry Riesling, 2009

Not all riesling wines are sweet and this widely available example from Washington’s Columbia Valley exhibits classic stone fruit aromas of apricot and nectarine. It’s crisp with high-toned acidity and wonderfully dry. Delicious with chilled shellfish, a spritz of lemon and a dash of horseradish.

Menage a Trois, White Blend, 2009

See what happens when you put 3 attractive, single, young white grapes in one bottle! It’s fun, exciting and legal. The chardonnay component is rich and firm, the muscat is wild and exotic and the chenin blanc is soft and supportive. It’s all about tropical fruit flavors. Great with spicy Thai cuisine or chicken salad garnished with grapes and almonds.

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BY ERIN GRAY AND COURTESY OF LORI RUSINSKI

Lori Rusinski couldn’t believe this was happening to her.

She was exhausted and out of breath, running through a village halfway around the world, surrounded by people she didn’t know who screamed at her in a language she couldn’t understand.

This is not a position many 55-year-olds find themselves in.

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Cobb paralegal Lori Rusinski preparing for the r un.

Even a bout of pneumonia leading up to the race couldn’t stop her from competing.

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She just focused on the details, breathing in the experience, determined not to forget a single moment. She was running half of the Great Wall Marathon.

Rusinski hadn’t always been a runner. In fact, the Cobb paralegal didn’t start until her mid-40s. But being athletic and competitive, it wasn’t long before her lunchhour workouts turned into a minor obsession.

Soon the Woodstock resident was a regular at local events, including more than a dozen appearances in the Peachtree Road Race. In 2009 she ran her first marathon.

Buoyed by her success and eager for a challenge, Rusinski decided to run the Great Wall Marathon, which is held at its namesake, The Great Wall of China.

“Imagine, at my age, considering that,” recalls Rusinski, whose energy makes her appear kinetic even at rest. “But it was just such a great goal to aspire to.”

Spanning a stretch of the Wall several hours outside of Beijing, the Great Wall Marathon is grueling by any standards, regardless of age. Its 26.2 miles include more than 5,000 steps up an uneven and dizzyingly steep three-mile section of the Great Wall. Toss in the humidity and choking Chinese smog and it becomes clear why the race’s website cautions prospective runners to train 25 percent harder than they would for a normal marathon.

So she did.

If Rusinski’s tale were a movie this is where the music montage would start. Aside from the typical schedule of escalating runs (programs typically peak at 20 miles) Rusinski’s training included steps.

A lot of them.

Several times a day she would run to the top floor of her office building.

“It was around a thousand steps,” she says rather casually. “Needless to say, my legs were pretty strong.”

So strong, in fact, co-workers endeavoring to join her often found themselves out-paced.

“Even the younger men.”

Of course Rusinski’s story, like all good movies, hit a snag. In November she was sidelined with pneumonia.

Though unable to train for six weeks, she never considered quitting.

“I just decided to run the half-marathon instead.”

By March she was back running steps.

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On May 12, Rusinski landed in Beijing with her husband and son, both of whom would run though her husband opted for the less-demanding 5K race.

She spent a couple days shopping and sightseeing but she wasn’t here as a tourist. She was here to run one of the world’s great races.

She woke early on race day. At the starting line she looked around and noted runners hailing from every corner of the world…except, curiously, China. No time to think now. The gun sounded and the pack lurched forward.

Despite all the hype about the Wall, which Rusinski admits was as challenging and scenic as advertised, the most memorable moments were the least expected: Running along dirt paths through remote villages, the locals’ smiling faces, the excited children who followed her yelling ‘Hello!’

It was here the essence of the trip revealed itself. This was about more than climbing stairs and counting miles. It was about bridging a gap.

“A trip is made up of dif ferent impressions,” she says. “Beijing, the crowds, the pollution, that was a nega-tive. But those people, from a different culture, who didn’t speak my language, supporting me, being so friendly. That’s what travel is all about.”

There are more races in Rusinski’s future but this one was dif ferent.

“There was something so satisfying about it, about the whole experience,” she says. “Something I did that no one can take away.”

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Beginning Book Collecting Collector and instructor Robert B. Williams, Senior Curator of the Bentley Rare Book Gallery and Assistant Vice President for Library Systems, Emeritus, has a great flair for telling stories about his book collecting adventures into which he weaves his extensive and practical knowledge of collecting that every book lover should know. Students will learn what makes a book collectible and be able to apply basic principles, tools and vocabulary to their own collections. Sessions cover The Materiality of the Book, Collecting Tools and Evaluating Your Collection.

Nov. 4-18 Three Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

HGTV Home Design Software Innovative software combined with the talents of Marietta interior designer Jan Britt make this class extra special. Students will learn how to create blue-print style drawings for their next remodel or decorating project. The software allows the homeowner to save thousands by designing their living space from paint to furniture in advance. When their design is finished they can tour it in 3D - just like their favorite HGTV show.

Oct. 23-Nov. 6 Three Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Decorating for the Holidays Marietta interior designer Jan Britt brings her creative spirit to holiday decorating in this class. Students will learn fun ways to take inexpensive items and give them the wow factor to create magical moments, entertaining family and friends. Students will learn how to take their garland from cheap to chic, how to attach decorations to a fireplace without marring up the surface, and so much more.

Nov. 1-8 Two Mondays, 7-9 p.m.

MORE ABOUT LORI Husband: Gerry Rusinski Son: Jesse Rusinski CIty: Woodstock Employer: Weiss & Associates, LLC (Law firm located at the Cobb Galleria)

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is always open for readers to post their photos, comments and stories. We also feature SCENE photos that didn’t make it in the magazine and exclusive video and blogs.

From the blogs: Online reader kristendodd posted this article.

17-year-old Anna Neumeister ripped through the water at this year’s Speedo Jr. National Championships held Aug. 9-13 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in August in Irvine, Calif.

Neumeister, a Senior at Pope High School, competed in the 200 and 400-meter Individual Medley Relay (IM) and the 200-meter Backstroke.

This is Neumeister’s first trip to the Jr. Nationals, but she quickly shook off the title of rookie.

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aquatic athletes, Anna swam a blistering 400 IM, making her way through preliminary heats and into the finals. Of the field of 134 competitors, Neumeister finished 14th in overall standings.

Anna trains with The Chattahoochee GOLD Swim Team based at the Mountain View Aquatics Center in Cobb County and at the Woodstock Aquatics

Center. GOLD Coach, Mark Schilling, says, “She has come along way in her training and the results of her efforts were evident in her performance at Jr. Nationals. She has made great strides in reaching her goals of being offered a college swim scholarship and to someday earn a spot on the U.S. National Team

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From the blogs: Writer Stacey L. Evans attended the premiere of “Pageant: The Musical” now playing at 14th Street Playhouse. Here is her review:

While most stereotypes of beauty queens are far from true, there does exist an element of cheesiness and ludicrousness among Have you seen “Pageant: The Musical”?

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some beauty pageants. And there are some contestants who make claiming crowns their life’s ambition, often taking it a little too far . And of course, there’s the good old-fashioned beauty queen scandal that pops up in the news every now and then.

“Pageant: The Musical”, now at 14th S treet Playhouse, takes the worst of these stereotypes, adds to it regional stereotypes of the contestants’ hometown and tops it off with an all-male cast portraying females to produce a riotous farce that keep s the laughter coming.

Especially entertaining is the talent segment, featuring hilarious over-the-top mockery of a st ampeding tap dance, dramatic poem recitation, ventriloquism, and interpretive dance. Oh, and there’ s also a contestant who skates while playing the accordion.

At the end of the show , several audience members get charged with judging whether it will be Miss Deep South, Miss Bible Belt, Miss Industrial Northeast, Miss Great Plains, Miss Texas or Miss West Coast that takes the crown.

Directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Bill Russell, the musical runs through Oct. 24 at 14th S treet Playhouse.

Visit www.14thstplayhouse.org for more details.

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A closer look at events and activities throughout Cobb County in October LA BOHÈME In snowy Paris, six young, penniless artists are full of idealism, beauty and unbridled love. But they soon encounter the harsh realities of life. Imitations of Puccini's masterpiece are all around us – the gorgeous original is incomparable and never fails to pull at your heart strings. Sung in Italian with English supertitles, “La Bohème” is presented by Atlanta Opera on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m., Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 10 at 3 p.m., in the John A. Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Call Atlanta Opera for ticket information.

Information: 404.881.8801 or www.atlantaopera.org

DAVID SEDARIS Author of the bestsellers “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” and “When You Are Engulfed in Flames,” and a regular National Public Radio contributor, David Sedaris will appear for one night only, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the John A. Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Celebrating the release of his new title, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary.” Ticket prices range from $36.50 to $46.50.

Information: 770.916.2800 or www.cobbenergycentre.com CONVERSATIONS WITH MY WIFE A writer sets out to prove that it’s never too late to be what he might have been – a man who loved a woman, and was loved by her in turn. A moving, funny, and tenderly human love story and a world premiere. The show is written by Leonard Gross and directed by Heidi Cline.

Recommended for ages 16 and up, “Conversations with My Wife” is presented by Theatre in the Square through Oct. 31. Performance times are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Call Theatre in the Square for ticket prices.

Information: 770.422.8369 or www.theatreinthesquare.com THE RETURN The Fab Four may be no more, but their music is alive and well thanks in part to this nationally touring quartet.

A critically acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Return will take you right back to the 1960s where you can experience the British Invasion and Beatlemania all over again. The Return performs Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

Information: 770.293.0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org

MOULIN ROUGE Get up close and personal with the bohemian world of Paris and the spiritual birthplace of the famous Cancan.

Truly the most well-known cabaret in history, “Moulin Rouge” is the exciting subject of scores of books, paintings, and musicals. Featuring Matthew, a young artist, Nathalie, a young launderette, Zidler, the owner of the Moulin Rouge, and painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, it’s the explosive story of young love and rising stardom set against a glamorous, sizzling Parisian backdrop.

Atlanta Ballet presents “Moulin Rouge” from Oct. 22 through 31, in the John A. Williams Theatre at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Performance times are 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Ticket prices range from $20 to $120.

Information: 404.873.5811 or www.atlantaballet.com

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CIRQUE D’OR Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre presents “Cirque D’Or” performed by the Golden Dragon Acrobats on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 27 centuries ago. Direct from Hebei, China, the company has traveled to all 50 states and to 65 countries on five continents.

With performers trained in the rigorous art of acrobatics since early youth, the troupe has garnered international acclaim. Reserved seats are $25 for adults, and $10 for children 12 and under. Lawn seats are $15 for adults, and $6 for children 12 and under. Reserved tables for four are $130.

Information: 770.819.7765 or www.mablehouse.org

JAMES GREGORY: THE FUNNIEST MAN IN AMERICA James Gregory, billed as “The Funniest Man in America,” comes to The Earl Smith Strand Theatre on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Gregory has been performing home-spun comedy to sold-out crowds for more than 25 years. Delivering common-sense wisdom, old-fashioned values and politically incorrect humor, he is known for inspiring fanatic devotion. Tickets are $28.50 for adults, $26.50 for seniors.

Information: 770.293.0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org

PINOCCHIO Follow Pinocchio as he discovers the real boy in himself on an exciting and inspiring adventure. Filled with beloved characters like the magical Blue Fairy, The Georgia Ballet’s production of “Pinocchio” will transport young and old alike to a wonderful world where an enchanted piece of wood is more than what it seems, and love and kindness are the keys to “happily ever after.” “Pinocchio” features original choreography by The Georgia Ballet’s own Janusz Mazon and music by Béla Bartók.

Performances are Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., and Oct. 24 at 2 p.m., in the Anderson Theatre at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway. Call for ticket prices.

Information: 770.528.0881 or www.georgiaballet.org

WHAT’S YOUR SECRET? Kennesaw State University presents “What’s Your Secret?,” featuring exemplary student-written and student-directed short plays from last year’s New Works and Ideas Festival, inspired by the exhibition “PostSecret.” Coordinated by Margaret Baldwin and Karen Robinson, performances are Oct. 5 through 9 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 10 at 2 p.m., in the Black Box Theater in the Wilson Annex on the KSU campus. Tickets are $12.

Information: 770.423.6650 or www.kennesaw.edu/arts

MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art presents two exhibitions this fall. “Parallax” features work created by oil painter Katherine Taylor from 2001 to 2010. Taylor is an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Kennesaw State University. Her work is exhibited and collected nationally and her paintings have been displayed in museum exhibitions in Georgia and Florida. “Parallax” is on display from Sept. 25 through Dec. 19. A reception with the artist is Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Also this fall, the museum presents an exhibit of work by the Portrait Society of Atlanta from Sept. 25 through Dec. 18. The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is located in downtown Marietta at 30 Atlanta Street. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, free for children younger than six years old, and free for members.

Information: 770.528.1444 or www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Irving Berlin hits the mark with “Annie Get Your Gun,” a delightful take on the life of Wild West legend Annie Oakley. Featuring such hit songs as “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly,” and “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun,” this production is one of the most beloved classic musicals. Grab the kids and saddle up for a Wild West adventure.

Directed by Cat Mew, performances are Oct. 19 through 23 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 24 at 2 p.m., in the Howard Logan Stillwell Theater in the Wilson Building on the Kennesaw State University campus. Tickets are $18.

Information: 770.423.6650 or www.kennesaw.edu/arts

DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Celebrate the opening of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra’s 60th Anniversary Season with Music Director Michael Alexander and 2001 Cleveland Piano Competition winner Roberto Plano. The program includes Dvořák’s most famous symphony, Symphony no. 9 “New World,” Schumann’s optimistic Piano Concerto, and Atlanta composer Christopher Theofanidis’ inspiring Rainbow Body. CSO will perform Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 24 at 3 p.m., at Murray Arts Center, 2250 Stilesboro Road in Kennesaw.

Tickets range from $15 to $50 for adults, $13.50 to $36 for seniors, and $10 to $15 for students.

Information: 770.429.7016 or www.cobbsymphony.org

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A1A JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOW WITH JEFF PIKE Let this energetic, outrageously fun Buffett band whisk you away to a beach where it’s 5 o’clock and there’s a margarita somewhere. Since 1992, A1A has been internationally recognized as the official and original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show and the only band sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett himself. At the show, be prepared to have your fins in the air, congas in a line, warm breeze in your face and sand between your toes while A1A brings the Caribbean to you.

Concerts are Nov. 5 and 6, at 8 p.m. in The Earl Smith Strand Theatre. The show is recommended for ages 18 and over. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.

Information:770.293.0080 or www.earlsmithstrand.org EASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN, SOPRANO Celebrated soprano Measha Brueggergosman has emerged as one of the most magnificent performers of her day, and is critically acclaimed by the press as much for her musicianship and voluptuous voice as her commanding stage presence. More than 3.2 billion television viewers from across the globe witnessed her brilliant performance of the Olympic Hymn during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Brueggergosman performs on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., in the Bailey Performance Center on the Kennesaw State University campus. Tickets are $30.

Information: 770.423.6650 or www.kennesaw.edu/arts

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THE NEXT GENERATION Now in its fifth season, the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents three concerts throughout the year. Each concert day consists of three separate events in which audiences can see all the program has to offer – from the Georgia Youth Symphony Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, two choruses, two string orchestras, two wind ensem-bles, and two full orchestras. “The Next Generation” is November 7, with events at 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. at Kennesaw State University. Call for ticket information.

Information: 770.429.7016

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As we move toward the end of the year , we have many exciting features lined up. If you have a story idea, SCENE event or just want to drop us line, please email cobblifemagazine @ cobblifemagazine.com or visit us at www.cobblifemagazine.com. Here is a look ahead to some of the features we will be running in upcoming issues.

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Thanksgiving tips

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Do it yourself Christmas

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Milestones CELEBRATING Engagements • Weddings • Anniversaries Thompson~Pike

Katie Thompson and Josh Pike were united in mar riage April 24, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta. The bride is the daughter of Lisa Thompson and Brad Thompson of Marietta. The groom is the son of Jackie Pike of Marietta and Wes Pike of Woodstock.

Rev. Keith Gunter officiated.

Sarah Benson was the Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Sarah Hefton, Stephani Walne, Kaitlin Follrath, Laura Leong, and Brittany Pelt.

Eric Suttle was the Best Man. Groomsmen w ere Joey Ranieri, Jay Symanski, Bynum Jaeger, Adam Schaeffer, and Charlie Pelt.

Following a wedding trip to Mexico, the couple resides in Marietta.

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he 37th annual Swordsman’s Ball took place in October at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Proceeds from the event benefit The American Cancer Society.

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SCENE Reception for statue dedication he Kiwanis Club of Marietta held a reception at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre in July following the dedication of the club’s ‘Forever Remember’ statue. The statue is located at the intersection of Anderson and Roswell Streets in Marietta.

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2 1. Don Massaro of Kennesaw with Donna Younts of Marietta. 2. Edith Boyer and Rosan Hall, both of Marietta.

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4 3 3. From left, Addie Mathes of Vinings with Adam and Sarah Mathes of Smyrna. 4. Lanita Lloyd of Acworth with Cassie Morris of Woodstock. 5. Marietta residents Jane Stoddard and Pat Morris.

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1. From left, featured artist Susan Gore Gardner of Breeman and Terry Webb of Powder Springs. 2. From left, Mableton residents Frank Gore, Chris Gardner and Shirley Gore. 3. From left, Suzie Riedling of Acworth, artist Suzie Majikol-Maier of Marietta and Lovona Brantley of Acworth.

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