Brookhaven Farmers Market

If you’re craving super fresh fruit, vegetables and yummy prepared foods, or just want to enjoy cookies and coffee while listening to live, acoustic music, Brookhaven Farmers Market is the place to go. Now in its 13th season, the market this year features familiar vendors such as Banjo Coffee, The Bronx Bagel Buggy, Bernhard’s German Bakery, Double B Farm, The Little Flower Garden, Circle M Farm and Tom’s Awesome Seafood. New this year are 100% Artisan Foods (makers of tamales) and Pasta Milani. Three local guitar players will serenade shoppers: Jimmy White on May 6, Joe Capo on May 20 and Lauran Hunt on May 27. The market takes place every Saturday, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to noon. 1375 Fernwood Circle N.E. n

Buzz

CATS AT CITY SPRINGS

May 5-7, 11-14, 18-21 cityspringstheatre.com/shows/ upcoming

Who can forget “Memory,” one of the many sing-in-theshower songs in this awardwinning Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? Evening shows kick off at 8 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $37.

GEORGIA BIRD FEST AT ROUND TRIP BREWING

May 21 georgiaaudubon.org/birdfest

David Lindo, author of The Urban Birder, gives the keynote address at the closing event of Georgia Audubon’s Bird Fest. He’ll talk about conserving our city’s feathered friends at 3 p.m. at Round Trip Brewing Company. Tickets start at $35.

QUIZ NIGHT AT FADÓ IRISH PUB

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 fadoirishpub.com/atlanta

Do you pride yourself on your trivia knowledge? Enjoy fun evenings in an Irish pub? Check out the Dirty South Trivia contest Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Fadó’s Buckhead location.

DUNWOODY ART FESTIVAL AT DUNWOODY VILLAGE

May 13, 14 splashfestivals.com/events-festivals/dunwoody-art-festival

Enjoy art, jewelry, great rides, sand art and gourmet food trucks at this popular and free fest. Check out the online marketplace, too.

MAY 27-29 2 2 PIEDMONT PARK MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

• Samara Joy

• Lakecia Benjamin

• Tony Hightower

• David Sanchez

• Stanley Clarke 4 Ever

• Javon Jackson & the Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni

• José James

• Brandee Younger

• Sélène Saint-Aimé

• Ledisi

• Brenda Nicole Moorer

• James Francies

• Chief Adjuah

• Satya

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Bridging The Gap From Foster Care To Equitable Outcomes

Giving back can take many forms. Wilmington Trust is partnering with the nsoro Educational Foundation to place exceptional young professionals in internships which provide the opportunity to learn and grow alongside seasoned and skilled professionals who are recognized as leaders in their industry.

Congratulations on your internship at Wilmington Trust! How is this experience preparing you for the future? I’m so thrilled I’ve been accepted into Wilmington Trust. This is is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that aligns with my Finance/Economics major at Kennesaw State University. I’m able to gain great knowledge and will be able to apply this when graduating and pursuing my career as a financial advisor. I will also be getting my MBA which will further advance my expectations and professionalism. With Wilmington Trust, I’ve been able to learn from dynamic individuals who help me develop a higher level of thinking.

What challenges have you faced to get to where you are today and how did you overcome them?

Two challenges that have been the most impactful in my life were stress and indecisiveness. I was stressed because I wanted a successful future, and I had no guidance. This became more manageable when I received a huge blessing -- my mentor Ms. Darlene from The nsoro Foundation. I felt like a flower waiting to bloom, and she never gave up on me. This positioned me to always give everything my best in life.

What would you consider your greatest success or victory?

One of my greatest victories is crafting my own skincare brand, INDLOVU Collection. Recently, I hosted a pop-up shop at nsoroTALKS' first quarterly fireside chat with special guest, Rodney Bullard. Mr. Bullard shared great encouragement when he said, “If you have the courage to open your mind and to step out, then oftentimes there's greater opportunity than even the opportunity you feel like you're going to forego.” His words have brought me everlasting hope and motivation. Another victory would be my internship at Wilmington Trust to further my financial career. Meeting Garrett Alton and his team has motivated me to stay focused as I continue working towards my goals.

If you could share a message with a younger version of yourself, what would you say?

I would tell myself to trust the process and that God has a plan. I would also say trust myself to enact it by making the right decisions; to obtain patience and openness to the everlasting freedom of victory and misfortunes. You never take a loss; a loss is a lesson.