Business & Retail Briefs

American Field, a pop-up exhibition and market featuring the handcrafted products, will set up shop at Ponce City Market from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 American Field’s inaugural Southern appearance will feature brands such as Ball and Buck, a Boston-based retailer geared towards the sporting gentleman, Rancourt & Co., a leader in handcrafted men’s shoes, boutique flask company Blind Pig Flask Co. and North Carolina-based micro-dairy Skyline Dairy, among many others. Vendors, who will be set up throughout Ponce City Market’s second floor, will engage with shoppers by selling their goods providing interactive, on-site demonstrations. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the curated selection of restaurants within the Central Food Hall throughout the weekend. American Field will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit americanfield.us.

A new permanent tenant at Ponce City Market is Karoo, which offers a wide selection of fashionable and affordable eyewear. Karoo offers a single price point of $149 for a complete pair of eyeglasses including any frame in the store and single vision lenses. They also have a large selection of prescription sunglasses priced at $249. Eye exams are $69 and customers usually leave with their glasses the same day. The owners are Dr. Gavin Cohen and Mark Meyberg, who also operate Optique at West Paces in Buckhead and Reflection Eyecare in Brookhaven. For more information or to schedule an eye exam, visit gokaroo.com or call (404) 875-2766.

The Metro Atlanta Chamber has announced that Kate Atwood will join the organization as vice president of marketing. In this newly created role, she will be responsible for leading the recently launched ChooseATL regional marketing campaign. In her role, Atwood will focus on managing a multi-pronged marketing campaign that includes paid, earned, social and digital media. She will also spearhead the campaign’s fundraising efforts and work closely with multiple partners and stakeholders in the 29-county region to showcase all that metro Atlanta has to offer. Prior to joining MAC, she served as executive director of the Arby’s Foundation. In 2003, Atwood founded Kate’s Club, an innovative grief support organization for children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling.

Elite Crowdfund has launched its online equity-based platform in Atlanta, which allows investors to connect directly with vetted early stage investment opportunities. Investors can connect with selected early growth stage companies in exchange for an equity share in the company while offering start-up or early stage funding. Elite Crowdfund’s portfolio of business opportunities is only available to accredited investors, defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an individual with annual net income of more than $200K individually or $300K jointly, or whose net worth is more than $1 million annually, excluding the value of a primary residence. For more information, visit elitecrowfund.com.

The Gathering Spot, a private, members-only business and social club, has launched in Atlanta’s Northyards development to offer a socializing alternative to traditional city or country clubs, startup incubators and co-working spaces. The Gathering Spot provides a 24/7 business and social environment, with events, concierge services, integrated technology and a full-service restaurant and bar. For more information, including membership details, visit thegatheringspot.club.

The nsoro Foundation has announced the appointment of Atlanta community leader Nina Cheney as its new executive director. Established in 2005, the foundation offers helps young people emancipated from foster care by providing non-merit based college scholarships and engagement programs designed to encourage high school graduation. Cheney, a Buckhead resident, is a member of the Board of Directors of WonderRoot, the SCAD Board of Visitors and the Children’s Museum of Atlanta Advisory Board. She is a member of the Forward Arts Foundation, for which she has chaired the organization’s two major fund-raisers.

Dixon Rye is set to open early this fall at the Westside Ironworks development at 1085 Howell Mill Road. Conceived and curated by designer Bradley Odom, Dixon Rye will combine the elements of interiors, wares and design in its 4,800 square foot industrial space. Odom will offer exclusive finds from Sabin and Astier De Villatte (to name a few), mixed with pieces from emerging and well established artisans, craftsman and designers. Custom upholstery designs by Odom himself will also be in the mix. For more information, visit dixonrye.com.

Huang Yi & KUKA

Thursday, October 1, 7:30 pm

Friday, October 2, 8:00 pm

“One of the most interesting and just plain coolest things you can find on any stage this year”

–Blogcritics.org

STREB: Forces

Thursday, October 8, 7:30 pm

Friday, October 9, 8:00 pm

“Forces doesn’t so much push the boundaries of strength and endurance as it removes them. A rush.”

An Evening with Radiolab’s

Jad Abumrad

Saturday, October 10, 8:00 pm

“Gut Churn, the outcome of three years of research and thought about everything from Cherokee dream hunting to the works of Kierkegaard and the teachings of various Zen masters.” –Blogcritics.org

Trees Atlanta has opened TreeHouse, an education and research center in the Stove Works in Inman Park. The 3,800 square-foot facility is the non-profit’s second office and will provide a venue for Trees Atlanta’s many youth and adult educational programs. The newly designed space features flexible multipurpose areas for educational classes and lectures. Innovative features include seasonally changing exhibits and interactive play zones for all ages. A backdoor opens directly onto the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, which will serve as an outdoor classroom and laboratory. In the first photo above at last month’s ribbon cutting was, from left, Amy Phuong, City of Atlanta Commissioner for the Department of Parks and Recreation; Connie Veates, Trees Atlanta Co-Executive Director; Ed Dobbs, Trees Atlanta Capital Campaign Chair; Atlanta City Councilmember Natalyn Archibong; and Greg Levine, Trees Atlanta Co-Executive Director.

October 2015 Yard of the Month winners

ach month, our Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta family wants to recognize a few homeowners who take exceptional pride in their community, and individual homes, by showcasing these lovely properties as our “Yard of the Month” award winners. Not only are these properties beautiful to view, they also help improve desirability, and thus value, for their neighborhoods.

Morningside: Move-Right-In. Mstr on main & 4 add’l bdrms office/den, gourmet kitchen. 3 bdrms on 2nd level. 4th bdrm/ bath, 3rd level. Lush landscape, fenced yard, deck. 5BR/ 4BA

Ken Covers ken.covers@evusa.com $915,000

Cabbagetown: Rare wide lot on Savannah Street! Large enough for a two-story cottage with driveway. Located in a historic district where guidelines must be followed.

Morningside: Custom home w/vaulted ceilings, skylights. Passive solar design by Rick Sibly. Wood-burning stove. Landscaped, wooded outdoor retreat in the city. 3BD/ 2BA

Dan Gunia dan.gunia@evusa.com

Mosaic: Spacious townhome, open floorplan, hdwds, SS apps, granite. F’place in LR. Formal DR w/wainscotting. Best location, across from private park. Swimming pool. 3BD/ 3.5BA

Michael Gaddy michael.gaddy@evusa.com

$239,900

Virginia Highland: Exceptional John Willis Custom Home in wonderful lot Home includes back veranda w/f’place to enjoy 9 mos out of year. Customize home to taste. 5BR/ 4.5BA

Michael Gaddy michael.gaddy@evusa.com $1,399,000

Freedom Heights: Spectacular loft on Beltline w/rooftop deck! Four living levels, 2 outdoor living spaces. Spacious, gorgeous. Ponce City Mkt blocks away. 1BR/ 1.5BA

The Astoria: Spectacular 12th floor home w/splendid view. All Thermador apps. Kitchen opens to DR/LR. Premiere boutique mixed use bldg. Concierge, rooftop pool. 2BR/ 2.5BA Michael Gaddy michael.gaddy@evusa.com

1411 North Highland Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306

Saratoga Springs: Traditional John Wieland resale on quiet cul de sac w/2-car garage. Swim/tennis comm. Updated kitchen. Office, formal DR, sep laundry rm. 2 sunrms, deck.4BD/ 2.5BA

Quinn Arnau quinn.arnau@evusa.com

404-874-6357 | intownatlanta.evusa.com

$219,000

Rivergate: Entertainer dream home. Cathedral ceil & stone f’place. Huge LR/kit w/granite & center island. Deck, pool, wooded lot. Master retreat w/vaulted ceilings. 5BR/ 4.5BA Laurie Nickless & Andreas Alsdorf