NEWS BY:
Karon Warren
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES W
hen it comes to movie night, The Springs Cinema & Taphouse wants area residents to enjoy an experience as comfortable and familiar as what they’d have at home. As part of a $2.5 million renovation, the cineplex, formerly the Lefont Sandy Springs, now offers larger screens, an updated sound system and, perhaps the most popular addition, heated, fully reclining chairs. But new owner Brandt Gully knew fancy seats were just the start. “I want our customers to feel like this is their neighborhood cinema and bar rather than the typical
At the new Springs Cinema & Taphouse, moviegoers can enjoy amenities such as craft beers and fully reclining seats.
big-box chain theater,” he says. To that end, the facility also contains a gathering place in the lobby, as well as a full-service kitchen and bar. Menu items range from flatbreads to sliders, while the bar carries a variety of craft and local beers on tap. Even the onscreen content will go beyond the latest movie releases. “Quality movies ranging from independent films to blockbusters will always be our priority, but we will also be showing plenty of retro films, sporting events, locally made films or interesting content that can't be found elsewhere,” says Gully. n
THE SPRINGS CINEMA & TAPHOUSE 5920 Roswell Rd. Sandy Springs 30328 404.255.0100 springscinema.com
NEWS CLIPS LUXURY HOTEL REVEALS MAKEOVER In honor of its 10th anniversary, The St. Regis Atlanta started 2019 with what it calls a “property-wide refresh.” The changes include updated
guestrooms, the introduction of new meeting and event space, an expanded St. Regis Bar and the addition of a 3,070-square-foot terrace at the acclaimed Atlas restaurant. “With the reputation of [having one of the best addresses in Atlanta], we are highly committed to providing uncompromised luxury to our guests,” says Rosa Lope Romero, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing. The St. Regis Atlanta 88 West Paces Ferry Rd. N.W. Atlanta 30305 404.563.7900 stregisatlanta.com
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY RELOCATES TO LINDBERGH CITY CENTER After decades of operating campuses in Morrow and Marietta, Saint Leo University has closed both locations and opened a new single campus in Buckhead at the Lindbergh City Center. The Atlanta outpost of the private, nonprofit university is known for providing convenient, affordable classes for adult learners and utilizes state-of-art technology to connect with its main campus in Tampa, Florida.
“There can be an industryspecific guest speaker in Tampa and students in Atlanta can learn from that speaker and share in the discussion, thanks to our videoconferencing technology,” says Mary Estes, Saint Leo’s Atlanta area director. Saint Leo University 2450 Piedmont Rd. N.E. Atlanta 30324 770.960.5000 saintleo.edu
a 6,000-square-foot outpost at Modera Buckhead last month. Joining other restaurant and retail partners in the luxe residential high-rise, Spa Sydell offers its full menu of standard day spa services, including massages, body treatments and facials, as well as cosmetic services and men’s treatments. The facility also includes a large event space for book signings, parties and other events.
DAY SPA RETURNS TO BUCKHEAD Making yet another return to Buckhead, Spa Sydell opened
Spa Sydell 3005 Peachtree Rd. N.E. Atlanta 30305 404.255.7727 spasydell.com
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